By Samson Adeyanju\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government\u2019s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, positioning young Nigerians as the driving force behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s development agenda and Africa\u2019s integration efforts.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the 2024 Youth Legacy Conference in Abuja, Shettima, represented by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, emphasized the critical role of youth in shaping Nigeria\u2019s present and future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe youth are not just leaders of tomorrow; they are the anchors of today,\u201d he said, adding that President Tinubu is dedicated to ensuring they actively shape the nation\u2019s destiny.<\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201cShaping Africa\u2019s Future with AfCFTA and Agenda 2063,\u201d the Vice President highlighted how initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and Agenda 2063 create vast opportunities for youth to innovate, connect, and lead the continent into an era of prosperity.<\/p>\n
Shettima also praised programs like the Mandela Washington Fellowship for equipping young leaders to excel in education, healthcare, and social justice, inspiring a brighter future for Nigeria and Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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