President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, marking an important pause in his annual schedule.
This trip, as announced by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will also serve as a working retreat focused on reflecting on his administration’s economic reforms.
In a recent speech commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, President Tinubu announced an initiative to hold a National Youth Conference over the next 30 days.
This conference aims to engage the country’s youth who represent over 60% of the population in critical discussions about the challenges and opportunities they face.
“The voices of our young people must be heard as we shape the policies that impact their lives,” Tinubu stated. He outlined that the conference will foster meaningful dialogue on vital issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice.
The modalities for selecting delegates will be developed in close consultation with youth representatives to ensure their active participation.
The president emphasized his commitment to implementing the recommendations from the conference as part of his administration’s broader goal of building a more inclusive, prosperous, and united Nigeria.
Tinubu highlighted the necessity of reforming the country’s political economy and enhancing its defense strategies to overcome security challenges. He commended the resilience of the Nigerian people, noting that the nation has weathered crises that have disintegrated other countries.
Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s determination to combat banditry and terrorism, aiming to facilitate the return of displaced farmers to their lands, thereby addressing the soaring food prices affecting the nation.
How will President Tinubu’s vacation affect the operations of the Nigerian government during his absence?