Ododo urges youths to support Tinubu, unveils empowerment programme

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has called on the youth to rally behind President Bola Tinubu's administration, asserting that its reforms and empowerment initiatives are laying a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity. Governor Ododo made this appeal while inaugurating the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewellery Craftsmanship Empowerment Programme in Abuja.

This strategic initiative by the Kogi State Government is designed to equip young individuals with globally competitive skills within the mining and jewellery value chain. The program aims to capitalize on the state's abundant solid mineral resources to drive economic development and create employment opportunities.

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I urge our young people to appreciate the commitment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown towards their future. The opportunities being created today are designed to prepare you for tomorrow. The best way to reciprocate this commitment is through hard work, discipline, patriotism and a determination to succeed.

Governor Ododo highlighted the Tinubu administration's commitment to youth empowerment through transformative policies and targeted interventions. He stated that these efforts are geared towards promoting entrepreneurship, reducing unemployment, and establishing sustainable income streams. The governor emphasized that the Federal Government's investments in youth development signal a new governance approach, empowering young people not just as recipients of programs but as active creators of wealth and drivers of economic expansion.

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Our objective is not to give you temporary assistance but to equip you with lifelong skills that will make you financially independent, create employment for others and contribute meaningfully to the economy of our state and our nation.

"I urge our young people to appreciate the commitment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown towards their future," Ododo stated. "The opportunities being created today are designed to prepare you for tomorrow. The best way to reciprocate this commitment is through hard work, discipline, patriotism and a determination to succeed."

Governor Ododo reiterated his administration's dedication to practical skills acquisition, noting that Kogi's development agenda prioritizes building entrepreneurs over fostering dependence on government aid. He stressed that the program's objective is to provide lifelong skills that ensure financial independence and enable beneficiaries to create jobs and contribute significantly to the state and national economy. He also pointed out that Kogi State possesses 32 commercially viable solid minerals, identifying the sector as a major economic asset with immense potential for job creation and wealth generation.

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Kogi State is blessed with 32 commercially viable solid minerals. This sector remains one of our greatest economic assets with enormous potential for job creation, industrial development and wealth generation.