August 12, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths.
A statement issued on Saturday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President spoke on the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD),
The President acknowledged the growing interest and impact of many young Nigerians in technology-related fields the world over and vowed to honour his campaign commitment of generating one million new jobs in the digital economy for their upliftment and national economic development more broadly.
“To whom much is given, much is expected,” he said as he urged the youth to champion national progress, unity and collective prosperity for all citizens of our beloved country.
He implored young Nigerians to spearhead efforts aimed at achieving the highest quality of sustainable development, which will shape the future of our planet in conformity with his agenda of expanding green job opportunities and advocating for renewable energy solutions as an integral part of Nigeria’s current and future energy mix.
The President assured the younger generation that his administration will consistently engage with and listen to them with a view to implementing their important and forward-looking feedback.
President Tinubu also noted that the enactment of “The Student Loan Act” and the provision of buses to the student bodies of all Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education nationwide stand out as tangible examples of his administration’s responsiveness.
