President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future.
Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja.
He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed to strengthen the economy for the prosperity of Nigerian youths, who constitute more than 60 per cent of the population.
“I want to reassure you that you are the hope of this country, and everything hangs on you. Every decision that I have taken is about you. It’s about the future. When we removed the fuel subsidy, it was because we wanted to protect your future. We have cleared the path for you to have a great future,” Tinubu was quoted to have said in a statement released by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
“When you listen to most professionals leaving Nigeria, there’s a cause. If you grow prosperity back home and empower people, they will not bother leaving. They will stay home.”
The President told the 44-member planning committee that the government would implement the outcomes of their deliberations and framework for the national conference.
“This is your opportunity to develop the nation and make it prosperous. The government of today is all about you. You can be critical of politicians and abuse them all the way you can, but politics is about development and the future of generations. You are the heartbeat of our nation, and I hope you take this responsibility seriously.
“I am glad you are here as a committee to inspire today, tomorrow and hereafter. I am with you,” he said.
