President Muhammadu Buhari has approved November 1st of every year as the National Youth Day.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this on Wednesday via a tweet on his personal Twitter account.
He said the President made announced the development during the virtual Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.
Dare’s tweet read: “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.”
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Although the meeting was virtual, Buhari presided from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja while some ministers participated virtually from their offices.
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