“Youths Are Nigeria’s Solution, Not Problem” – Presidency Declares at Poverty Reduction Summit
Youth Transformation Takes Center Stage At the closing ceremony of Abuja's National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) program, Dr. Abiola Arogundade, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical Education, made a powerful declaration: "Nigerian youths aren't the problem - they're the solution to our national challenges, especially poverty." The 10-day intensive training in Cybersecurity and Web Development showcased participants' rapid transformation from novices to confident tech creators. From Anxiety to Achievement 🔹 Day 1: 100+ anxious participants skeptical of "another government program"🔹 Day 10: Graduates launching first websites with visible confidence "I now see purpose where there were questions," Arogundade observed, highlighting their journey from:➡️ Basic coding to functional websites➡️ Data security concepts to real collaboration The Tinubu Vision in Action This initiative reflects President Tinubu's commitment to:✅ Practical empowerment over theoretical training✅ Dignity through skills rather than handouts✅ National inclusion where no one gets left behind "You've proven our methodology works," Arogundade told graduates, […]