Hails NELFUND, NiYA as Key Drivers of Youth Empowerment

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

ABUJA — A youth representative at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, Daniel Ogoloma, has expressed support for the policy direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing recent initiatives as efforts to place young Nigerians at the centre of national development.

Speaking at the convention held at Eagle Square, Ogoloma said Nigerian youths are increasingly becoming active contributors to the country’s growth rather than passive observers.

“I stand before you today as a proud young member of the APC and as living proof that the future of Nigeria is already here, and that future is a young one,” he said.

Aligning his remarks with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Ogoloma commended what he described as a shift toward tangible investments in the youth population.

He highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as a major intervention expanding access to education, noting that it has created new opportunities for students and families across the country.

Ogoloma also praised the Nigerian Youth Academy and its “one youth, two skills” initiative, which he said is equipping young Nigerians with practical and employable skills.

According to him, digital and enterprise-driven programmes, including NiYA Gigs and initiatives by the National Information Technology Development Agency, are opening new pathways for innovation and income generation among youths.

“This is not ordinary governance; it is a deliberate commitment to unlocking the potential of a generation,” he stated.

His address drew attention from party stakeholders and younger participants, reflecting what he described as a growing emphasis on youth inclusion within the APC.

Ogoloma urged young Nigerians to take advantage of emerging opportunities and actively participate in nation-building.

“The door is open. Step in, skill up, rise up, and build,” he said.