President Bola Tinubu has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), a groundbreaking national program designed to transform the country’s youth landscape by equipping millions with critical skills for global competitiveness.
Key Initiative Details
- Launched at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
- Targets over 60 million young Nigerians
- Focus on digital literacy, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and creative industries
- Two-year comprehensive training program
Strategic Significance
With Nigeria’s median age at 17 and projected to become the world’s third-largest population by 2050, the initiative addresses critical challenges of unemployment and skills gaps.
Leadership Perspectives
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the importance of investing in youth as a driver of economic growth and innovation.
Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande described NiYA as a “transformative platform” to empower young Nigerians with marketable skills.
Finance Minister Wale Edun highlighted the program’s strategic vision of positioning Nigerian youth for success in the global digital economy.
Immediate Impact
Six young Nigerians from different geo-political zones received N1 million each as start-up support, symbolizing the initiative’s commitment to practical empowerment.
The Nigerian Youth Academy represents a bold national strategy to unlock the potential of Africa’s largest youth population, promising to reshape the country’s economic and technological future.
