3rd October, 2019.

PRESS STATEMENT

Minister of State Education Received in Audience Pan African Youth Union Commissioner

A delegation led by Amb. Oladele John Nihi, Commissioner for Youth Political Participation in Africa, Pan African Youth Union (PYU), paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, to congratulate him on his well deserved appointment as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to solicit his political guidance, mentorship and encouragement of youths active participation in politics, in Nigeria.

Amb. Oladele John Nihi appreciated the Honorable Minister for honoring his letter, and also extended the warm regards of Amb. Tahina Juliana RATOVOSON, President, Pan-African Youth Union.

The Commissioner used the opportunity to canvassed for a need for youth political mentorship for effective induction into the political system of the country and the continent at large. In his speech, he further requested for the partnership of the ministry, as his office is ready for sensitization of youths in Nigeria, to be actively involve in politics.

Also stating that 70% or more of the actors of the social ill acts are youth. And this calls for more engagements of the youths, especially in governance.

While responding to the Youth Commissioner, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, appreciated Amb. Oladele John Nihi and his entourage for the courtesy visit; while assuring the Pan-African Youth Union of his readiness to partner with the union. The Honorable Minister also encourage youths across Africa and Nigeria in particular, to start participating in politics as early as possible:

"The sooner you start in politics, the better. I will love to cooperate with you, and will also honor your invitations as a ministry" the Honorable Minister said.

Also at the meeting were Directors of various departments in the Ministry of Education and delegates from the Pan-African Youth Union.

Signed:
Kelvin Oluseyi Eleta,
SA, New Media to the Commissioner.