Tinubu Announces Youth Congress Planning Committee, Assures Prosperous Future For Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, making it known that his policies are designed to secure a prosperous future for the country.

Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Monday during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Congress, Tinubu urged young Nigerians to take ownership of the country’s development.

He charged the newly inaugurated committee with the responsibility of charting a path for youth engagement in governance and development.

The President acknowledged the economic challenges Nigeria has faced but expressed optimism that the country is on the path to recovery.

While urging the youth to be proactive, Tinubu invited open dialogue and participation.

The President also encouraged the committee to leverage technology and explore ways to boost agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, and national food security.

Tinubu who expressed admiration for the energy and potential of young Nigerians, said he was envious of all of them.

In his remarks the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the confab will be convoked to promote youth engagement.

Olawande noted that President Tinubu’s administration is a listening government that is ready to be attentive and incorporate the ideas and incorporate the ideas and contributions of young people in governance.

The Committee is to be chaired by Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth Development.

Among those inaugurated are Senate Chairman on Niger Delta Development Commission Asuquo Ekpeyong, Linus Okorie, Dr Garba Aliyu, Babatunde Adeleke, Francis Sani, Azeezat Yishawu, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo,Hauwa Nana Ibrahim, Zara Goni, Oladele Nihi, Dare Ojepe, Uchechukwu George Egbe, Samson Itodo amongst many others.

Also represented in the planning committee are representatives of Federal Ministry of Finance, World Bank, Non governmental organisations

Present at the inauguration were Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Youth development, Ayodele Wisdom, Spokespersons to the President, Mr Sunday Dare and Mr Bayo Onanuga Senior Special Assistant on media, Tunde Rahman.