Most Rev. Alfred Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, on Thursday urged governments at all levels to intensify efforts at creating job opportunities for unemployed youths in the country.

Martins told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that when adequate attention was given to job creation, education and social welfare of the citizens, Nigeria would overcome many of its current challenges.

The cleric said that for Nigeria to progress and become one of the industrialised nations, it was imperative that all “the clogs in the wheel of progress’’ should be addressed decisively.

“Government should be more sensitive to the welfare of Nigerians by creating an enabling environment that would adequately reward productivity.

“The problems facing Nigeria today are caused by the inability of the government to create employment for the youths and provide qualitative education,’’ he said.

Martins said that improved workers’ welfare and job security would motivate the workers to participate more in nation-building, by helping to proffer solutions to development challenges.

“I also urge the government to look more into the welfare of workers so that we can have a more viable and proactive workforce that is needed to move the economy forward.

“Positive attitude of workers toward job performance is guaranteed if they are provided with job security and good remunerative packages,’’ he said.

The cleric also called on Nigerians to show more commitment, dedication and fear of God in the discharge of their duties. (NAN)