BREAKING: Buhari Approves Nov 1 As National Youth Day

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved November 1st of every year as the National Youth Day.

Ekohotblog has it that the President who made this known during a Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, added that the day has been set aside for the celebration of Nigerian youths.

In his tweet, Dare said, “Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth-focused policies. Thank You.”

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Although the meeting was virtual, Buhari presided from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja while some ministers participated virtually from their offices.

The meeting, which started at about 10am, also has Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, in attendance.

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