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During the inauguration of the National Youth Congress Planning Committee, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu addressed the recent removal of fuel subsidy, emphasizing that the decision was made with the welfare of future generations in mind.
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Tinubu reassured the public of his administration’s dedication to youth empowerment and creating policies that promote long-term prosperity.
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He said: “I’ve listened to you carefully, today is not for long speeches, I just want to reassure you that you are the hope of the country. Everything hangs on your future, every decision that I’ve taken is all about tomorrow.
“When you remove fuel subsidy, you’re protecting the future of generations yet unborn, the youth. Where’s the investment for the infrastructure?
When you listen to majority of professionals talking about Japa, leaving Nigeria, it’s because if you grow prosperity back home and you empower people, they will not bother to leave, they will stay home. This is your home, to develop, build and make prosper.
“Government of the day is all about you, take it very seriously. You can abuse politicians all you like, but politics is about development and about the future generation. I’m glad you are all here as a committee to inspire today, tomorrow and day after. I’m with you.”
Further, he said: “ When we started, it looked so foggy, dicey and hopeless. We tried hard and we were fetching water from a dry well, but today, the economy has turned the corner, prices are falling, confidence in our economy is improving, investors are looking in, technology is advancing. You have the opportunity.
“I’ve listened to the remark of your spokesperson, you have the great opportunity of advancing the development of this country, it’s all in your hands.
Mine is to help navigate and push and lift the heavy weight problems, so I can clear the path for you to have a very great future, but it’s in your hands.
“Look at me in the face, tell me whatever you think is wrong and the way you want things done or suggestions. We’ll try to implement all of it as long as it is for the prosperity of this country.
“Mine is to assure you that we’ll do everything possible to make Nigeria a better place for you, but we can’t do it alone, you represent over 60 percent of our population, you’re the heartbeat of our nation and I hope you’ll take this opportunity very seriously.
Inaugurates Youth confab Planning Committee
“I am with you, I repeat again. I, therefore, inaugurate the committee. I wish you a very successful period, an interesting one. Let’s employ technology every way possible, let’s look at our farming conditions, let’s hear what we can do to empower youths in their firm spirit, let’s work for food sovereignty of this country.
“I like you, I can’t be youth again, maybe in the next life, I’m envious of all of you.”
Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande commended President Tinubu’s dedication to youth engagement, describing the current administration as receptive to the ideas and contributions of young people in governance.
Olawande noted that committee members were carefully selected from various sectors, including the Federal Ministry of Finance, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the World Bank.
The committee’s primary objective is to plan and execute a conference that will significantly impact Nigerian youths.
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Executive Director of Yiaga Africa and a key member of the youth conference planning committee, Samson Itodo, praised President Tinubu’s recognition of youths and commitment to youth empowerment.
