Abuja: The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu has shown remarkable confidence in Nigeria’s youth by assigning them meaningful leadership roles and creating tangible opportunities for national impact.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this at the APC North West Youth Pally in Dutse, Jigawa state.
A statement on the minister’s speech at the event was issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim and made available to reporters on Monday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the minister reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians through transformative programmes that promote education, job creation, and innovation.
“From cabinet appointments to digital innovation and education reforms, young Nigerians are not just part of the story; they are the drivers of it.
Some of the significant youth-focused achievements of the administration include the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has so far disbursed ₦116 billion to over 620,000 students.
“There is also the 3MTT Programme, which has attracted nearly two million applicants in the drive to create three million digital and technical jobs nationwide.
Similarly, there is the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, which has certified one million Nigerians in 25 different trades, with a quarter of them already placed in training centres.
“These are not plans, they are results already being felt in schools, workshops, and communities across the country,” Idris said.
The minister added that the Rural Electrification Agency’s Energising Education Programme is providing electricity to federal universities and teaching hospitals, such as Bayero University Kano and Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, ensuring students have uninterrupted power for study and research.
On economic reforms, Idris explained that the new Nigeria Tax Act, which takes effect in January 2026, would exempt small businesses earning ₦100 million or less from company income and capital gains taxes.
He noted that the move would help thousands of young entrepreneurs reinvest in their dreams and grow their businesses.
The minister also spoke about other ongoing programmes, including the MSME Clinics, the iDICE initiative, a $ 517 million partnership to boost the digital and creative economy, and Nigeria’s recent Eurobond oversubscription by 400 per cent.
He described it as “clear proof of growing global confidence in Nigeria’s economic direction.”
The minister noted that Nigeria’s recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List further underscored the administration’s credibility and international standing.
Idris used the platform to call on young people to shun fake news and divisive rhetoric, emphasising that the country’s future lies in unity and positive action.
“Let’s use our voices and our platforms to build, not to destroy.
“Tinubu’s leadership is about giving every Nigerian, no matter where they come from, a fair chance to succeed,” he said.