The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian youth, emphasizing the administration’s dedication to leveraging their talents for the nation’s progress.
The SGF gave the assurance when he played host to a high-level delegation from the Afro-Arab Youth Council, AAYC, led by its Secretary-General, Dr. Abbas Agaba.
The Director of Information, OSGF, Segun Imohiosen in a statement noted that the SGF reiterated the President’s interest of the youths as key in his heart.
He noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration is youth-centric, adding that this is being exemplified by appointment of youths into key positions of authority.
“Sen. Akume expressed gratitude to the Council for appointing a Nigerian to serve as its Regional Coordinator in West Africa and encouraged them to continue with their good works in advancing the cause of youths across Africa.
“Earlier, the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for giving the youth a voice in the Renewed Hope Agenda, and assured him of their support towards the actualization of his vision for a better Nigeria.
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“He said the AAYC has indicated interest to extend its frontiers to Nigeria. He mentioned that all official procedures are duly followed for its ratification through the Ministry of Youth Development in conjunction with National Youth Council of Nigeria.
“The Secretary-General of Afro-Arab Youth Council, AAYC, Dr. Abbas Agaba thanked President Tinubu for providing the enabling environment for youths to participate in governance as seen in the choice of his Cabinet members.
“Dr. Agaba said the choice of a Nigerian to coordinate the Council within the West-African sub-region is premised on the prominent role the country plays in Africa.
“He also appreciated Nigerians for confirming Comrade Akoshile Mukhtar as its Regional Coordinator in West Africa and also appealed to the government to accord him the paraphernalia due to the office to enable him carry his assignment effectively,” the statement read in part.
Part of the highlights of the visit was the conferment of the Custodian of Afro-Arab Youth Council on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and also the presentation of its magazines to the SGF.
The Afro-Arab Youth Council is an International Youth organisation that works for the realization of the ideals and strategies of the African Union and the Arab League.
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