The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has promised to create an enabling environment that will unlock the creative abilities of Nigerian youths if elected as president.

Tinubu said a conducive arrangement would be made available to the youths to finish their education and start thriving businesses in the country if elected in the 2023 general election.

The APC presidential flag-bearer, who stated that his administration will reform the education sector by focusing on quality, funding, and competitiveness, promised to provide good and quality education in line with 21st century demands

He said this at a townhall meeting with youths in Abuja on Friday.

The former governor of Lagos State said being the dominant population in the country, the support of the youths is important in building a better Nigeria.

“I will create a thriving and conducive environment for you to complete your education, start work or start a business, and earn a decent wage.

“With hard work and focus, you will once again be able to buy a car or a motorbike, buy a house, settle down, start a family, and create a better life. I have plans to actualise all these dreams and can confirm that with your support these dreams will become a reality,” Tinubu said.

The APC presidential candidate said his administration will help take advantage of recent innovations in the blockchain technology by reforming government policies around use of crypto assets.

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This he said, could provide over one million jobs within his administration’s first two years in office.

Tinubu, who said entertainment and sports have helped put Nigeria on the global map, promised to build world-class entertainment venues and stadias across the country.

“I promise a thriving digital economy where those interested in pursuing careers of integrity in ICT will be able to do so. We will also ensure that Nigeria can take greater advantage of relatively recent innovations such as blockchain technology.

“We will reform government policy to encourage the prudent use of blockchain technology in finance and banking, identity management, revenue collection and the use of crypto assets. We shall implement policies that will train and build capacity among Nigeria’s large and youthful population to take greater advantage of the opportunities presented in ICT.

“I promise to invest in the infrastructure required to boost an already-successful entertainment industry. Working with private sector partners we will bridge the existing gaps to build modern media centers and upgrade existing entertainment venues and stadia across the country to world-class standards,” he said.

Tinubu added: “My administration will reform the education sector by focusing on quality, access, funding, management, effectiveness, and competitiveness. I promise, we will provide good and quality education in tune with 21st Century demands.

“Our youth are some of the most brilliant people in the world, therefore we will equip you and ensure you are globally competitive and never left behind.

“We promise to give you a fairer deal. We promise to deliver results. We promise that the hope we are renewing will never be dashed.

“You shall become the leading catalysts driving the economic resurgence. You will be empowered for individual and collective success. There will be opportunities across board, and they will be for you. Let us go together!”

Also speaking at the event, Kogi State Governor and National Youth Coordinator of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Yahaya Bello, said the youths would stand by Tinubu because he had demonstrated his love for youths by lifting many of them to be leaders in Nigeria.

Bello described the APC presidential candidate as the most qualified candidate, saying the former governor deserves to be elected as Nigeria’s President.

Others at the event were Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; Plateau State Governor and Director-General of APC Presidential Campaign Council, Simon Lalong; former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole; and the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare; among others.

The Star