My Plans For Nigerian Youths, Tinubu Reveals
President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Tuesday gave an insight of his administration’s programmes for youths from May 29.
The former Lagos Governor said his administration would unfold programmes and initiatives beneficial to youths in the areas of Advisory Council, Presidential Fellowship Scheme, Business Incubation Centres, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Academy, Consumer Credit and Sports Revolution.
Tinubu, who was declared winner of the February 25 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), would be sworn in as President on May 29.
He was represented by the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Dayo Israel.
He spoke during the 2023 Commonwealth youth and students summit in Abuja with the theme: “Co creating our common future leadership in the digital age in Africa.”
Tinubu said: “Nigeria will continue to invest in her youth, nay African. We will unfold programs and initiatives that are beneficial to our youth in the areas of Youths Advisory Council, Presidential Fellowship Scheme, Business Incubation Centres, MSME Academy, Consumer Credit and Sports Revolution. Greater inclusivity in governance for our youth now is important for our future. I was once a youth and I know and see the boundless creative energies, innovative skills, Entrepreneurship spirit and potentials of our youth. And the time to invest in them is now.
“I urge you all to network, collaborate and partner as young people across the African continent because you share the same passions and are also confronted with similar challenges. Unemployment. Insecurity. Lack of credit and finance. Poor Education and lack of opportunities.”
He called on youths to join hands with their various governments in creating a safe and secure environment for all as there can be no growth or development without security and peace.
