Kehinde Fajobi
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Olawande Ayodele, has assured that the Federal Government is fully committed to fostering national solidarity and advancing youth development in Nigeria.
He made this statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigeria Youths Union (NYU) at his office in Abuja.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by NYU President Chinonso Obasi, the delegation presented several demands, including the reorganisation of the Nigerian youth structure and the need to reorient youths on national cohesion.
Obasi highlighted the challenges faced by Nigerian youths, stating, “The NYU President unequivocally reminded the Hon. Minister how badly the bad economy, insecurity, unemployment, and lack of infrastructure are biting wholeheartedly on Nigerian youths.”
In response, Ayodele praised the NYU’s advocacy efforts in areas such as primary healthcare, local government autonomy, youth inclusion in governance, anti-corruption measures, and tackling illegal mining.
He reaffirmed the government’s willingness to collaborate with the NYU to address these pressing concerns.
“The Nigerian Youth Union has been at the forefront of advocating for a better Nigeria,” Ayodele said. “We are ready to work together on patriotic calls aimed at fostering national solidarity and the development of our youth.”