In a significant stride towards youth empowerment, the federal government has approved two initiatives aimed at fostering greater inclusion and development opportunities for Nigeria’s vibrant youth population.
Minister of youths, Jamila Ibrahim disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa .
According to her, the council has granted approval for the institutionalization of a 2% youth quota and the restructuring of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF).
The minister said the approval targets addressing the long-standing marginalization of young people in decision-making processes as the Council also approved a 2% youth quota, ensuring 30% representation of young people, including an equitable representation of young women, in all government appointments.
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She said this landmark decision is poised to encourage youth participation in civic engagements and…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
