The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s youth empowerment initiatives are driven by a sincere commitment to expanding opportunities for young Nigerians, rather than partisan political considerations.
Idris made the clarification on Tuesday night in Abuja
during an interactive session with youths from the APC Youth Wing and tertiary
institutions across the Federal Capital Territory.
The session, which featured open and candid conversations,
was moderated by the APC National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel.
According to the minister, youth-focused programmes of the
Tinubu administration are deliberately designed to be inclusive, accessible,
and impactful, regardless of political affiliation.
“NELFUND is for Nigerians; it is not for APC. The 3MTT is
for Nigerians; it is not for APC,” Idris said. “Everything the President is
doing is about restoring prosperity, dignity, and renewing hope, so that young
people can fulfil their potential and believe again in their country.”
He disclosed that, based on the latest data, over 788,000
students are currently benefiting from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,
NELFUND, with more than N250 billion committed to tuition support and student
upkeep across tertiary institutions nationwide.
The minister also highlighted the Three Million Technical
Talent, 3MTT, Programme, a flagship digital skills initiative launched by the
Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The programme is
targeted at training three million Nigerians in high-demand technical and
digital skills to improve employability and competitiveness in the global
digital economy.
“What excites me most is that even those who say these
programmes are not real are enrolling, including people from other political
parties,” Idris noted. “That tells you these initiatives are working and
reaching Nigerians as intended.”
Idris described the Tinubu administration as one that would
be remembered as the most youth-friendly in Nigeria’s history, citing not only
large-scale empowerment programmes but also the deliberate appointment of young
people into strategic leadership positions.
“Young people must begin by trusting this administration,”
he said. “This is a government that has invested heavily in your future and
continues to listen, engage, and create opportunities.”
On the economy, the minister said the President’s bold
reforms are beginning to yield positive outcomes, with signs of recovery
becoming increasingly evident. He pointed to the steady reduction in food
prices and a decline in inflation as indicators that the economy has turned a
corner.
“Inflation is coming down,” Idris said. “The President
projected a drop to 15 per cent, and today we are already at 14.45 percent.
These are not coincidences; they are results of deliberate policy choices.”
He further noted that Nigeria’s recent exit from the
Financial Action Task Force, FATF, grey list is a significant milestone that
will strengthen the integrity of the financial system, enhance investor
confidence, and improve Nigeria’s access to global financial markets.
Idris urged young Nigerians to continue supporting the
administration as it lays a strong foundation for sustainable national
prosperity. He also called on youths to use their influence and numerical
strength on social media responsibly by amplifying verified information and
countering misinformation.
“Social media is a powerful tool for development, but it can
also be used to harm society,” he cautioned. “If you are not sure a piece of
information is accurate, please don’t share it. Verify first.”
Idris reaffirmed that the Renewed Hope Agenda remains firmly
anchored on youth empowerment, inclusion, and national renewal, stressing that
the future the administration is building belongs to all Nigerians.
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