Juliet Jacob Ochenje
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerian youths to spearhead efforts aimed at achieving the highest quality of sustainable development.
In a statement to mark the 2023 International Youth Day, he urged young Nigerians to create innovations that will conform 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.
Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, who issued the statement on behalf of the President, added that Tunubu reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths in tandem with the theme of this year’s event: “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.”
He stated: “From job creation, education and skills development to digital innovation, financial technology, and youth participation in governance, President Tinubu emphasises that youth empowerment is a fundamental pillar of all reform actions being implemented across sectors, in order to create an environment where Nigerian youths can thrive and contribute to the growth and development of the nation.
“The President acknowledges the growing interest and impact of many young Nigerians in technology-related fields the world over and vows to honour his campaign commitment of generating one million new jobs in the digital economy for their upliftment and national economic development more broadly. He strongly believes in the principle, “to whom much is given, much is expected,” and remains undeterred in his focus on delivery.
As agents of change, President Tinubu urges the youth to champion national progress, unity and collective prosperity for all citizens of our beloved country.”
