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The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize job creation by accelerating interventions in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, real estate, and trade sectors with the greatest potential to absorb labour and improve livelihoods.
In a policy brief on Nigeria’s second-quarter GDP report for 2025, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, stressed that while the economy is showing signs of recovery, the real challenge lies in converting growth into sustainable employment opportunities.
“Q2 2025 is a clear statement that Nigeria’s economy is moving beyond stabilisation toward stronger recovery. But to truly make this growth meaningful, it must translate into jobs, poverty reduction, and shared prosperity. This requires unlocking productivity in sectors that employ and empower the majority of Nigerians,” Yusuf said.
Nigeria’s GDP expanded by 4.23 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, compared to 3.13 per cent in Q1 and 3.48 per cent in Q2 2024. The oil and gas sector posted a dramatic 20.46 per cent expansion but accounted for just 4.05 per cent of GDP underscoring the need for labour-intensive non-oil sectors to drive inclusive transformation.
According to CPPE, structural policies and targeted investments in agriculture and industry would not only enhance productivity but also create millions of jobs, strengthen food security, and stimulate broader economic resilience.
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