Minister of Defence Charges Youths To Embrace Results Oriented Initiatives For Self Development, Nation Building

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has charged youths to embrace dialogue and result oriented initiatives for self-development and nation building. 

According to Badaru part of the bold step taken by the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the granting of autonomy to the Local Governments for effective accountable development at the grass roots and strengthening accessible governance to the people. 

A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike said the Minister gave the charge when he received a delegation of Forum of Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants to Governors led by the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives Titi Gbadamosi at the Ship House, Ministry of Defence Abuja. 

According to the Minister of Defence, the reform initiatives of President Bola Tinubu are geared towards improving the lives of Nigerians, stressing that the President has also given different levels of palliatives like Social Security Intervention to states (Sub- Nationals), Post Subsidy Removal Presidential Grant and Loans Schemes to support Nigerians through their State Government.

He recalled that Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) and other Skilled- up Artisans Initiatives (SUPA) were put in place especially for the youths' development. 

He therefore advised the Youths to collaborate with the Ministries of Information and National orientation for publicity, Ministry of Trade and industry, Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Youths, Minister coordinating the National economy and finance and other Agencies like the Bank of Industries, SMEDAN to key into the programmes and initiatives they have for Youths. 

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Titi Gbadamosi said the Forum is committed to advancing youth across the continent by fostering dialogue, innovation and collaboration. 

According to her the event is slated to hold on 1st and 2nd of October, 2024 at International Conference Center, Abuja stressing that it is designed to catalyze the active participation of Nigerian Youths in a nation building and economic empowerment.