Youth minister unveils partnership with IITA to train 6m youth
Naija News • 2h ago
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The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through improved land access, innovation, and agriculture-driven opportunities.
This followed a detailed presentation by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to the ministry.
The minister expressed strong satisfaction with the quality of preparation and the innovative design of the proposed programme, describing it as a strategic intervention capable of unlocking substantial economic opportunities for Nigerian youth.
He stated that the ministry is deliberately prioritising access to land for young people through the establishment and activation of National Youth Development Centres across the country. These...