Libya’s Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation in the Parliament-designate government, Abdullah Al-Sharif Arhouma, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to train 26,000 Libyan youths, both domestically and internationally. The goal is to secure suitable employment in various professions and specialisations.
During his speech, the minister highlighted the launch of the “Libyan Workforce Initiative,” which aims to train around 25,000 job seekers within Libya and 1,000 abroad. This initiative covers a wide range of professions and specialisations.
Arhouma also announced a five-year strategic plan to be officially received in Jordan next Monday and Tuesday. This plan, developed in collaboration with Libyan experts and a committee of Jordanian consultants, encompasses various critical areas, with a focus on training and employment.
The Minister further elaborated that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the ministry and the Egypt Workers’ Complex. This agreement, now in effect, will see batches of young job seekers trained in diverse specialisations at the complex, aiming to provide them with real job opportunities in the Libyan labour market.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
