President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his administration’s determination to address the problem of youth unemployment in the country.

He also said the series of government projects outlined to address the situation will generate 370, 000 jobs across the country before the end of 2012.

He disclosed this at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja during the launch of  the Public Works and Women/Youth Employment (PW/WYE)) project, which is a component of the Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE).

While inaugurating SURE Board, Jonathan assured that in this season of doubts over government's inability to deliver, those selected are tested hands that will take on the challenges  to ensure that all projects identified are  properly done as well as ensure that funds assigned will be quickly deployed.

 “At this time that youths are easily engaged for negative deeds, this SURE Programme will engage them positively, " the president said.

Jonathan said his administration recognized the youths as a strategic partner in national development and was prepared to address the problem of youth unemployment.

The Chairman of the SURE-P- Board, Ambassador Christopher Kolade, in his address hinged the success of the programme on full cooperation of governors and local government chairmen.