Nigerian Defence Minister, Badaru Inspires Youth to Drive Change
Oru Leonard
Honourable Minister of Defence in Nigeria, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged young leaders to embrace dialogue and actively participate in initiatives that foster self-development and nation-building. The Minister’s passionate plea came during a meeting with a delegation of Special Assistants to Governors, led by Hon. Titi Gbadamosi, at Ship House, Abuja.
Minister Badaru emphasized the transformative vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the autonomy granted to Local Governments to promote grassroots development and accessible governance. He encouraged the youth to seize this moment, engaging in result-oriented initiatives that drive progress.
With Minister Badaru’s call to action, a new wave of youth-led initiatives began to emerge, focused on self-development, community engagement, and nation-building. The future looked promising, as young Nigerians rose to the challenge, determined to create a better world for themselves and generations to come.
The Minster recalled that Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) and other Skilled- up Artisans Initiatives (SUPA) were put in place especially for the youths’ development.
Badaru advised the Youths to collaborate with the Ministries of Information and National orientation for publicity, Ministry of Trade and industry, Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Youths, Minister coordinating the National economy and finance and other Agencies like BOA, Bank of Industries and SMEDAN to key into the programmes and initiatives they have for Youths.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Hon. Titi Gbadamosi Initiatives said the Forum is committed to advancing youth across the continent by fostering dialogue, innovation and collaboration.
According to her the event is slated to hold on 1st and 2nd of October, 2024 at International Conference Center, Abuja. She added that it is designed to catalyze the active participation of Nigerian Youths in a nation building and economic empowerment.
(MOD Press)
