JUST IN: FG UNVEILS 2025 STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS
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The federal government has outlined its strategic priorities for Nigerian youths in 2025, focusing on six key areas designed to empower and transform the nation’s young population.
The plan emphasizes access to capital and job creation as top priorities for the coming year.
Additional focus areas include youth empowerment, skills development, entrepreneurship support, and increased youth involvement in decision-making processes.
Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, announced these initiatives during the closing ceremony of the 7th National Council on Youth Development (NCYD) in Borno state.
The programme with the theme “Transforming and Repositioning the Nigerian Youth to Thrive and Catalyse Economic Development,” highlighted the government’s commitment to youth development.
In a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the ministry, Omolara Esan, the minister said Nigeria’s sustainable growth and economic progress hinged on the empowerment of its youth, who make up over 60% of the population and represented the nation’s greatest strength.
The statement said: “To facilitate this vision, the Ministry has established a Youth Help Desk to provide direct engagement opportunities for young people to address their concerns.
Additionally, the government has approved the establishment of: A Youth House in Abuja, A Youth Centre in every state of the federation, A Youth Green House in all 774 local government areas. These initiatives will create platforms for interaction, engagement, and idea-sharing among Nigerian youths.
Comrade Olawande also highlighted additional programs such as the Corpreneur Support Initiative, Young and Secure, and other training and development initiatives aimed at enhancing the creative and entrepreneurial potential of young Nigerians.
He appealed to stakeholders, including Governors and commissioners, to support the establishment of these Youth Centres and ensure their state-level plans aligned with the national youth development agenda.
“Our youth need safe spaces to exchange ideas, network, and innovate. Their empowerment, support, and protection remain essential to unlocking their full potential,” Olawande emphasised.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum reaffirmed the importance of youth development, describing Nigerian youths as the backbone of the nation’s economy.
He pledged his administration’s commitment to initiatives such as vocational training, education, and scholarship programs to equip young people with the skills and resources needed for success.
The governor said: “We believe that investing in our youth is investing in our future. With 70% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, this demographic is an invaluable asset that must be nurtured and supported.
“This renewed focus on youth development signals the Federal Government’s dedication to empowering the next generation, ensuring their ability to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic growth.”
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