By Abimbola Ogunnaike
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to provide one million new jobs for Nigerian youths in the digital economy for their upliftment and for the development of the national economy, thegazellenews.com reports.
Tinubu said this is in line with the vow he made to youths during his campaign to become the country’s President.
The President made the promise on Saturday, 12 August, 2023, in his message on the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD) while renewing the commitment of his administration to creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths.
President Tinubu, who acknowledged the growing interest and impact of many young Nigerians in technology-related fields the world over, expressed belief in the principle, “to whom much is given, much is expected,” and remains undeterred in his focus on delivery.
Tinubu stressed that youth empowerment remained a fundamental pillar of all reform actions being implemented across sectors in order to create an environment where Nigerian youths can thrive and contribute to the growth and development of the country.
The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, urged youths to champion national progress, unity and collective prosperity for all the citizens of the country.
In tandem with the theme of this year’s event, “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World,” the president called young Nigerians to spearhead efforts aimed at achieving the highest quality of sustainable development, which will shape the future of our planet in conformity with his agenda of expanding green job opportunities and advocating for renewable energy solutions as an integral part of Nigeria’s current and future energy mix.”
He assured the younger generation that his administration would consistently engage with and listen to them, with a view to implementing their “important and forward-looking feedback.”
