The Federal Government has commenced the process of a thorough review of the Youth Development Policy in the Country with key stakeholders.

Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, disclosed this on Friday, May 17, during the interactive session with critical stakeholders from the 36 States, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.

The meeting, themed, Leadership And Public Policy: Grassroots Mobilisers – The Challenges and Remedies Through Remodeling, highlighted the government’s commitment to youth development.

The Minister emphasised the need for input from all critical stakeholders before presenting the draft of a Youth Development Policy to the Federal Executive Council, FEC, for approval.

According to the Minister, the government aims to involve all relevant parties in the process of establishing sustainable solutions to the prevalent issues, particularly by ensuring accessible financial resources for the younger generation, meaning inclusion of youth, and addressing the requirements of individuals with special needs.

“We cannot progress without a comprehensive Youth Development Policy. Upon our arrival, we encountered an outdated policy, prompting us to devise programs and initiatives that actively engage young people and allow them to influence policy decisions. “The current administration is committed to fostering trust between young people and the government, to achieve this synergy, we must wholeheartedly be committed to delivering on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘s Renewed Hope Initiatives as promised”, the Minister said.