Admin l Wednesday, August 12, 2020
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government recently established a N75 billion Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF).
The President who made the revelation on his twitter handle urged the youths to on this occasion of International Youth Day to take advantage of opportunities presented by the NYIF.
He said the NYIF is part of his government commitment to create opportunities for the youths of Nigeria.
“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.
On security, President Buhari said he has met with the Heads of security and intelligence agencies, and members of the Security Committee of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum.
“We recognize that States and the Federal Government have to come together to successfully tackle insecurity in the country”, he said.
‘It was an opportunity to share notes and ideas. We are doing all that is necessary to defeat banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other forms of criminality in Nigeria.
‘We are also aware of the areas that need improvement, including synergy, and intelligence-gathering”, he said.
