Speaker Urges Skills Acquisition Among Youths

Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon.Tajudeen Abbas has hailed Nigerian youths on the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day.

Abbas in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Musa Krishi, expressed delight over the abundant talents and resilience exhibited by Nigerian youths over the years, as well as their passion for the country.

The United Nations General Assembly in December 2009 adopted Resolution 64/134 proclaiming the year commencing August 12, 2010 as International Year of Youth. This year’s edition is themed: ‘Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.’

Going by this year’s theme, the speaker urged the Nigerian youth to be at the forefront of skills acquisition to contribute their quota towards a sustainable world.

He said stakeholders in both public and private sectors have agreed that the youth are critical to the development of the country, due to their population and excellence in various fields, locally and internationally.

Abbas commended President Bola Tinubu for identifying young talents in the formation of his government by nominating several of them, both male and female, to be part of the Federal Executive Council.

He noted that the 10th House had resolved to prioritise the young population and issues affecting them as part of its legislative agenda.

Abbas added that the House, under his leadership, would prioritise legislation that would create jobs as well as harness skills and talents, especially among the teeming youth population.

He stressed the need for the country to check brain drain by creating platforms and enabling business and career environment for the youth.

The speaker said Nigeria has the potential of becoming a greater nation, noting that young Nigerians had been breaking records and attracting positive attention to the country. He urged the Nigerian youth to remain law-abiding and patriotic to their country, assuring them of a brighter and rewarding future.