The Digest:
In a direct appeal to the nation's largest demographic, President Bola Tinubu has framed Nigerian youth as the country's "greatest asset," vowing to empower their ambitions with concrete policies. His Independence Day address positioned his administration as a crucial enabler, ready to provide the metaphorical "wings" for young Nigerians to soar in science, technology, sports, and the arts.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu urged Nigerian youths to "dream big, innovate, and conquer more territories."
- He described young people as the nation's "future" and "greatest assets."
- The President promised support "through policies and funding" to give them "wings to fly."
- He highlighted NELFUND, which has provided loans to approximately 510,000 students.
- The total disbursed for loans and upkeep is N99.5 billion and N44.7 billion, respectively.
- Other initiatives like Credicorp and YouthCred were cited as evidence of this support.
- The speech aimed to channel national hope towards the potential of the younger generation.
Sources: TheCable
