I Invested Heavily In Nigerian Youths, Says Buhari

• President Buhari of Nigeria has spoken at the Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit, praising young people for their ability to drive change and contribute to their communities.

• He highlighted Nigeria’s investment in youth development, including initiatives such as the Youth Parliament and National Youth Council, and pledged to create an enabling environment for young people to reach their potential.

• The Summit’s theme was “Co-creating our common future leadership in the digital age in Africa,” and the Minister of Sports and Youth Development urged African governments to increase their budget for youth development.

In his speech at the Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit in Abuja, President Buhari praised young people for their contributions to socio-economic development and pledged to create an enabling environment for them to flourish.

He highlighted Nigeria’s investment in youth development, including initiatives such as the Youth Parliament and National Youth Council, and emphasized the importance of digital technology in building a strong economy.

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development echoed these sentiments, urging African governments to invest more in youth development and sustain funding for youth-centric policies and programs.

The Summit’s theme, “Co-creating our common future leadership in the digital age in Africa,” underscored the role of technology in shaping the future, and participants were encouraged to embrace a positive attitude, rigorous work ethic, and fact-based decision-making.