Nigerian youths have been urged to take full advantage of the Tinubu-led administration’s youth-focused initiatives to unlock their potential and contribute meaningfully to national development.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made the call while addressing over 24,000 young people at the Arise Congress 2.0 with the theme “The Emergence of Champions” held at the Baptist International Convention Centre in Lagos.
Dare described Nigerian youths as key drivers and champions of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu has “launched several initiatives aimed at empowering the youth by developing their talents and skills, citing programmes such as the NELFUND Tuition Loans and Stipends, the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer, and ongoing efforts to promote food security and reduce poverty.”
Dare, who also chairs the Youth and Student Ministries Advisory Board of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, emphasised the importance of character, discipline, determination, and self-motivation.
He clarified that his message was not political but an appeal for youths to embrace available opportunities and transform their communities positively.
The four-day Congress, will run from September 3 to 6, 2025.
Hauwa Abu