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Tinubu launches Nigerian youth empowerment centre in Ile-Ife

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu described young people as the country’s main asset during the launch of an international centre dedicated to their empowerment and intercultural dialogue. Located at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, the centre is intended to promote skills development, entrepreneurship and mentoring, according to remarks by Tinubu reported by Vanguard.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu launched construction of an international centre dedicated to youth empowerment and intercultural dialogue at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The project is named the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Centre for Youth Empowerment and Inter-Cultural Dialogue, reports Vanguard.

The head of state described Nigeria’s creative youth, resilience and talent as the country’s main asset, rather than its mineral resources. Tinubu was represented at the ceremony by Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hazmat, according to Vanguard.

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