Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed his youth development minister to draft a framework for national youth conference proposals, requiring named responsibilities and a way to measure the government's progress.
House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas delivered the address as the conference closed in Abuja on Nov. 9. Tinubu told Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande to work with state governments, the private sector and development partners, as well as relevant federal ministries, departments and agencies.
Tinubu said the framework should rank proposals, identify who would carry them out and set realistic timelines and measures of progress. He also called for young Nigerians to help put the proposals into effect and monitor the work.
The president acknowledged concerns about jobs, living costs, access to education, opportunities to start businesses and safety in local communities. He said his administration's economic reforms had required sacrifices.
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development organized the conference to gather policy ideas from young Nigerians. Its agenda covered governance, employment, education, technology, climate and security. The ministry said delegates at the Abuja meetings would build on earlier online discussions and prepare recommendations for government consideration.
Tinubu's published address gave no deadline for completing the framework.
