- He also applauded Edun’s role in supporting youth empowerment
- Tinubu also pointed to ongoing work across sectors aimed at strengthening national security, curbing crime
- the President emphasised that youth development would dominate Nigeria’s engagements at this week’s G-20 meetings
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration’s reforms are focused on equipping young Nigerians with internationally competitive skills and using education as a pathway out of poverty.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President made the remark on Monday while receiving the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House in Abuja, where discussions also centred on the upcoming Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award events scheduled for Lagos.
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A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the President emphasised that youth development would dominate Nigeria’s engagements at this week’s G-20 meetings.
Tinubu explained that his reform agenda was crafted with Nigeria’s demographics in mind, stressing that robust economic growth and skills development remain top priorities.
He highlighted the newly launched student loan scheme as a major step toward ensuring that no young Nigerian is denied access to higher education due to financial challenges.
According to him, the initiative is part of broader efforts to reduce poverty and empower the next generation through quality education and digital expansion, including the ongoing rollout of fibre optic infrastructure.
Tinubu also pointed to ongoing work across sectors aimed at strengthening national security, curbing crime, and fostering long-term collaboration between government and stakeholders.
He commended humanitarian organisations supporting victims of terrorism and rebuilding affected communities nationwide.
In his remarks, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said Nigeria’s median age of 17 shapes many government policies. He explained that reforms were intentionally designed to expand opportunities for young people across skills development and employment.
Prince Edward praised the administration’s direction, stating that the reforms had drawn positive global interest. He revealed that 320 young Nigerians will be recognised at the Lagos Award ceremonies for their resilience, skills, and contributions to national growth.
He also applauded Edun’s role in supporting youth empowerment and the Award programme.
Present at the meeting were the British High Commissioner, Sir Richard Montgomery; the Duke’s Private Secretary, Alex Potts; the Award Secretary-General, Martin Houghton-Brown; and International Trustee for Africa, Muhoho Kenyatta.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award operates globally through schools, youth groups, and community organisations to build confidence, discipline, and civic responsibility in young people.
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