On International Youth Day, President Bola Tinubu has communicated directly with Nigerian youth, reaffirming his commitments and pledges to empower and back the country’s younger population.
Through a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngalale, on Monday, President Tinubu commended the inventive energy of Nigerian youths, recognizing their advancements in promoting digital usage, trends, and creativity.
The statement said, “The President acknowledges the strides of the youth in diverse spheres, especially in developing billion dollar technologies and innovations to make the world a more prosperous and evolved place.
“The President salutes that Nigerian youth in Ebute Metta with only a ringlight and a camera, creating legitimate income and wonders in amusement; that young woman entrepreneur in Aba, creating inimitable fashion pieces, and that young man in Kano, creating pathways for sustainable agriculture through agro-technology.”
The President restated his administration’s commitment to harnessing the creative talents of the youth through initiatives like the relaunched Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF).
He also vowed to support young people in realizing their full potential, promoting digital innovation, and contributing to Nigeria’s prosperity and global recognition.
The statement added, “President Tinubu states that it is in furtherance of harnessing the creative talents of the youth that his administration relaunched the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) under the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.
“The facility is a N110 billion fund dedicated to empowering the youth in priority sectors to drive sustainable economic growth and development.
“The Digital and Creative Enterprises (IDiCE) programme, the 3Million Technical Talents Scheme, the Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), and the National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP) are also some of the programmes to empower the nation’s young people, and create millions of IT and technical jobs that will make them globally competitive.
“On this special occasion to celebrate the youth, President Tinubu assures Nigerians that his administration is here to make their dreams come alive in a sustainably expanding, inclusive economy.”
