The Federal Executive Council has approved the institutionalisation of 10 per cent youth quota in all government appointments and an equitable young women representation.
Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youths, disclosed this at the end of the 4th FEC meeting, on Monday in Abuja.
She said that council also approved the restructure of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund and the revamping of the Youth Investment Fund.
The minister said that the quota would encourage young people to participate in decision making processes and in civic engagements.
