NYCN Director calls for unified national youth policy framework

NYCN Director Ajayi Taiwo advocates for structural reforms to unify Nigeria's fragmented youth development architecture. He notes youth initiatives are scattered across multiple ministries (labor, education, digital economy, agriculture, industry) without harmonized budgeting, shared KPIs, or unified monitoring. This fragmentation risks duplication, inefficient resource allocation, and limited impact on job creation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Taiwo proposes a Unified National Youth Framework to align policies, reduce duplication, and strengthen accountability across federal/state levels. The framework would track expenditures and conduct annual impact assessments to ensure value for money. Nigeria's youth population (over 50% under 30) makes coordinated policy critical for economic growth and national stability.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/27/nycn-director-seeks-unified-national-youth-policy-framework/