The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to fostering economic stability and empowering Nigerian youth as a catalyst for national development.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Arewa Youth Forum (AYF).
According to the ministry's Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, Edun emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is driving youth-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Key programs include the Student Loan Programme, benefiting over 100,000 students with N30 billion allocated, the Digital & Creative Economy Fund for youth-led businesses, consumer credit expansion, and infrastructure development to unlock agricultural potential.
Edun reaffirmed the government's resolve to remove barriers limiting youth participation in agriculture, manufacturing, and exports, urging young Nigerians to leverage available economic opportunities.
AYF National President, Ahmed Mohammed Zagi, commended the government's efforts in job creation and economic expansion, particularly in Northern Nigeria. He also called for additional palliatives ahead of Ramadan to ease economic hardships.
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