President Muhammadu Buhari has declared 1 November of every year as the National Youth Day.
This was announced in a post on Twitter by Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, on Wednesday.
According to the minister, President Buhari made this known during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.
“Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth-focused policies. Thank You,” Dare tweeted.
Although the meeting was virtual, Buhari presided from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja while some ministers participated virtually from their offices.
Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth focused policies. Thank You pic.twitter.com/YW7tUB1F5M
— Sunday Dare (@SundayDareSD) September 2, 2020
