Tinubu pledges to address the difficulties facing Nigeria's youth
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tribune Online
Closing the 2026 National Youth Conference in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu said his government was determined to address the cost of living, employment and education. He acknowledged that the economic reforms had imposed sacrifices, according to Tribune Online.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised on Monday, in Abuja, to address the difficulties facing the country's youth and to give them a sense of belonging. He was speaking at the closing of the 2026 National Youth Conference, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, according to Tribune Online.
The head of state cited the cost of living, access to education and employment opportunities among the main obstacles young people face. He acknowledged that the economic reforms launched by his government had imposed sacrifices, while stating that young people deserve more than explanations. He cited the Students' Loan Fund, the Three Million Technical Talents programme, YouthCred and the Nigerian Youth Academy among initiatives intended to open new paths for young people.
On 7 November, Bola Tinubu had already expressed his determination to build an export-oriented economy, at a time when the opposition accused him of worsening the economic crisis.
