BET9JA complements Government's efforts in job creations

BET9JA complements GovernmentIn line with the federal government's goal to engage Nigeria's burgeoning youth population and alleviate poverty through generation of employment, Bet9ja, Nigeria's preferred sports betting firm, is complementing government's efforts in creating jobs for young people through its operations across the country.

Speaking to newsmen recently, Ayo Ojuroye, the Managing Director, Bet9ja, revealed that with its foothold across country, the firm currently employs thousands of Nigerians directly and indirectly.
According to Ojuroye, " Bet9ja is MORE THAN A BET. We are focused on transforming lives, empowering the youth and contributing to Nigeria's socioeconomic development."
He noted that through its operations it is engaging more young people to operate its pioneering agency outlets. Beyond signing them up as agents, the company provides ongoing training, capacity building programme and access to top notch technology.
"Bet9ja is empowering the youths one agent unit and one stake at a time" he stated.
The Managing Director said that the company will continue to seek ways to empower Nigerians economically so as as to help more people achieve their dream of enhanced livelihood.
He insisted that sports betting, as an industry, is involved directly and indirectly in efforts to curb unemployment as opportunities exist in gaming for several roles including oddsmakers, analysts, security, cashiers, among others.
Ojuroye noted the impact of this interventions has a ripple effect on the economy as employees/beneficiaries of the industry spend their wages in the broader economy - payment of rent, school fees, transportation, food and beverage, and entertainment.
On partnering with government, he said that the company, in alignment with global best practice, pays it taxes, and other duties and levies to all levels government promptly
He noted that operators in the sports betting industry are already making significant difference in the community where they operate by supporting projects that touch the passion of the youth such as sporting activities, cultural festivals and other socioeconomic activities.
For instance, Bet9ja supports the growth of football development in Nigeria, through partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to promote grassroot football development, he said.

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