FG maps out N75billion for youth empowerment, Buhari says

Nigerian youths

FEDERAL government has mapped out a N75 billion Nigerian Investment Fund (NYIF).

This was disclosed by President Muhammadu Buhari through his social media handle on Wednesday to mark the International Youth Day – 2020 which was celebrated around the world.

Buhari said the intervention fund is earmarked towards empowering Nigerian youths for economic growth and urged the youths to take advantage of the scheme.

“We recently established a 75 billion Naira Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), as part of our commitment to creating opportunities for the youth of Nigeria. On this occasion of International Youth Day, I urge all our young people to take advantage of these opportunities”, Buhari stated.

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CARL UMEGBORO is a legal practitioner (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria) and human rights activist. He is an associate of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom). He is a prolific writer, social policy and public affairs analyst. Prior to his call to Bar as a lawyer, he had been a veteran journalist and columnist, and has over 250 published articles in various leading national newspapers to his credit. Barrister Umegboro, a litigation counsel is also a regular guest-analyst at many TV and radio programme on crucial national issues. He can be reached through: (+234) 08023184542, (+234) 08173184542 OR Email: umegborocarl@gmail.com

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