President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has described Nigerian youths as the country’s most important asset and the driving force behind the nation’s future development and global competitiveness.
The President made the declaration while addressing a youth-focused gathering, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to investing in education, skills development, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Young people are Nigeria’s greatest asset. Your energy, creativity, innovation, and resilience represent our brightest hope for a transformed nation,” President Tinubu stated. “We will continue to equip you with the tools, skills, and opportunities needed to excel both at home and on the global stage.”
The President highlighted key youth empowerment initiatives of his administration, including: Expanded access to student loans and technical education. Digital skills and entrepreneurship programmes such as the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund and creative industry support.
Partnerships for global competitiveness in technology, agriculture, and innovation. Calls for youths to “build here, code here, work here, and vote here” as Nigeria’s home and future.
President Tinubu urged young Nigerians to channel their talents towards solving national challenges and contributing to economic growth rather than seeking opportunities abroad. He assured that ongoing reforms in the economy, infrastructure, and security are creating a more enabling environment for youth-led enterprises and job creation.
“Nigeria is investing in its youth because we believe in your potential to lead the country into a new era of prosperity and global influence,” he added.
The President commended various youth organisations and urged all stakeholders government, private sector, and civil society to collaborate in harnessing the demographic dividend of Nigeria’s youthful population.
This statement underscores the administration’s priority on youth development as a cornerstone of national transformation.