President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured youths in Northern Nigeria of his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote education, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
Akpabio gave the assurance after receiving the Par-Excellence Award from the Arewa Revival Project (ARP) in recognition of his leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic and legislative development.
The award was presented to the Senate President in Abuja by the Project Coordinator of ARP, Muttaka Ahmed Ibrahim, on behalf of the organisation.
Speaking during the presentation, Ibrahim said the award recognised Akpabio’s contributions to democratic governance and national development.
He highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among political leaders, community organisations and other stakeholders to address the challenges facing Northern Nigeria, particularly its growing youth population.
Responding, Akpabio expressed appreciation to the organisation for the honour, describing it as an encouragement to sustain efforts towards national unity, stability and development.
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He stressed that young Nigerians must be provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in national development, noting that investment in education, vocational training, entrepreneurship and economic inclusion was essential to building a stronger nation.
The Senate President called for sustained cooperation among the Federal Government, state governments, community leaders and youth organisations to expand opportunities for young people, particularly those in Northern Nigeria.
Youth Empowerment
He stated that empowering youths was critical to promoting peace, addressing insecurity and achieving sustainable development across the country.
Akpabio also urged Nigerians, particularly stakeholders in Northern Nigeria, to support President Bola Tinubu and his administration, including its re-election bid.
He said collective backing for the government’s programmes would help advance its development agenda.
The Arewa Revival Project congratulated Akpabio on the recognition, expressing hope that the award would strengthen collaboration among leaders and stakeholders towards building a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Nigeria.
