President Tinubu receives Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that various reforms, targeted at strengthening the economy and relevant institutions, will secure the future for Nigerian youths and empower them with skills that will make them globally competitive.

The President, who received the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House this Monday, noted that youths remain central to the repositioning of the economy, and their ownership of the key reforms will lead Nigeria into a great future.

He acknowledges youth development as the central focus the G-20 summit coming up later this week said Nigeria is strengthening the economy for the sake of youths.

President Tinubu added that his reforms are about growth and prosperity for the nation, which takes into full consideration demography and skills development.

He cited the education loan fund instituted by his administration to ensures that no youth drops out of education pursuit because of financial challenge.

President Tinubu noted that the reform spans various sectors of the economy, with a larger vision of promoting harmony among all stakeholders and ensuring long-term synergy to meet targets.

Prince Edward, as Chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, was in Abuja to brief the President about the international award that is scheduled to take place in Lagos.

Nigerian minister of youth development, Ayodele Olawande speaks on the benefits of the event.