President Bola Tinubu has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to steer youths in the region away from violent behaviours towards entrepreneurship through constructive engagements.
The president made the call at the grand finale of the 25th
anniversary celebration of the NDDC in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on
Saturday.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, George Akume, the president said the NDDC remained pivotal to the
economic growth of the region.
“Beyond infrastructural development, the NDDC must continue
to prioritise human capital development as it remains the primary index of
progress.
“The NDDC must contructively engage the youths, steering
them away from violence and militancy towards entrepreneurship and legitimate
means of self-development.
“This administration prioritises youth development, and I
encourage the NDDC to collaborate with the Ministry of Youth and Development to
leverage the various initiatives available,” the President said.
According to him, community development was close to his
heart and would remain a top priority of his administration.
Tinubu further stated that the swift constitution of the
NDDC board at the beginning of his administration and the increase in the
funding to the agency to meet its obligations reflected his commitment to the
development of the region.
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