President Bola Tinubu has established a planning committee for the National Youth Congress.
Tinubu, speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, emphasised the importance of youth participation in shaping Nigeria’s future.
“Look me in the face, tell me whatever you think, if it’s wrong and the way it’s done, or if you have any suggestions, we will try to implement them all as long as they are for the prosperity of this country,” the president said of the conference’s recommendations.
The president stated that his administration is committed to empowering the youth and promoting national development.
“You are the hope of this country; everything ends in your podium. Every decision that I have taken is about you, about tomorrow,” he said.
The president also noted that creating opportunities at home would reduce the trend of migration among young professionals.
“This is your home to develop, build, and be prosperous,” he told his youth audience, adding that “politics is about development and about the future generation”.
Reflecting on economic challenges, Tinubu expressed optimism about progress.
“When we started, it was like drawing water from a dry well. But today, the economy is turning the corner. Prices are falling, confidence in our economy is improving, and investors are looking in,” he said
The president encouraged young Nigerians to seize opportunities presented by advancements in technology and an “improving” economic landscape.