International Youth Day 2021: Youth’re fuel of the future ---Minister
Speaking during this Year's International Youth day held in Abuja on Thursday, "The theme for this year’s celebration: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health” seeks to highlight the urgency of transforming food systems, particularly in the wake of a global pandemic. The theme also identifies youth engagement as a key factor to the transformation of food systems. This is in realization of the fact that success of such a global effort may not be achieved without the meaningful involvement and participation of young people.
"Without any iota of doubt, we now know that Youth
innovation Is a Catalyst needed to drive development in all ramifications. With
the increasing uptake of technology as
an enabler by a huge number of the younger generation, the innovative minds and
skills of the youth will serve as the fuel for development.
"Our world is
increasingly technology driven by a youthful generation of brilliant and
innovative minds who are daring and ready to discover new frontiers through innovation.
"In line with the theme for this year’s celebration, therefore we at the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports are of belief that when the youth are properly educated, engaged, with their innovation and entrepreneurial solutions, they will continue to play a very significant role in the actualization of the 2030 Agenda which include poverty reduction; social inclusion; health care; biodiversity conservation; and climate change mitigation.
“The Ministry, therefore uses the opportunity of this
celebration to echo the voices of the youth and also assure them that
Government is committed to working towards more equitable food systems with
their full involvement and participation."
Commending the President's effort on youth development, he
said: "The President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, through the
Ministry, line MDAs and other partners will step up awareness creation to
enable our youth make informed decisions on food choices in line with the
increasing global education on the healthiest and most sustainable options for
both individuals and the environment. Government will create the enabling
environment and inclusive support mechanisms to ensure that the youth continue
to amplify efforts collectively and individually to restore the planet and
protect life, while integrating biodiversity in the transformation of food
systems in line with the objectives of this year’s celebration."
Presently ongoing is the training of close to 5,000 Nigerian
youth across the six geopolitical zones of the week in critical areas of green
stimulus, digital skills, AI and Robotics and clean and renewable energy.
He added, "I sincerely thank all our partners and line MDAs for honouring us with your esteemed presence on this special Day. Once again, I wish all Nigerian youth happy International Youth Day celebration."
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