President Muhammadu Buhari has approved November 1 of every year as National Youth Day in Nigeria.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2 saying the President made this known during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today.
Announcing this via his Twitter handle, Dare tweeted;
Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth-focused policies. Thank You.
Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth focused policies. Thank You pic.twitter.com/YW7tUB1F5M
— Sunday Dare (@SundayDareSD) September 2, 2020
Although the meeting was virtual, Buhari presided from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja while some ministers participated virtually from their offices.
The meeting, which started at about 10am, also had Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, in attendance.
