The National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Princeton Leadership Forum (PLF), to commence two weeks Transformational Youth Leadership Course (TYLC).

The MoU was signed by Brig- Gen CFJ Udaya, Acting Director General (D-G) NIPSS, and Dr. Prince Chibuike Echem, President and Chief Executive Officer of PLF On Tuesday in Kuru.

Also present at the signing ceremony were Prof. OJ Para-Malum, Director of Studies and Mrs Wola Adanlawo Ijeoma, Head of Legal and PLF Team.

The MoU would guarantee two weeks Transformational Youth Leadership Course (TYLC) at NIPSS, Kuru, for selected participants across the 36 states and the FCT.

Speaking after the ceremony, Echem commended Udaya, for introducing a youth leadership training at the revered institute.

He said that the institute's current management deserved commendation for the successes recorded so far

''We expect the proposed training to sharpen youth leadership skills and prepare them for higher responsibilities.

''The vision of training and moulding youths to enhance their ability, boost their strengths, self-esteem, confidence and motivate them to greatness is important, as it will prepare them to manage higher responsibilities.

''The youths are yearning for mentors to guide and train them so that they can become dynamic advocates, managers and participants in the management of Nigeria's affairs.

''As a graduand of the institute, I can confirm that the knowledge and training acquired from NIPSS will carry our young leaders into productive adulthood," Echem said.

He said that the PLF was happy with the partnership that it hoped would be for the benefit of Nigerian youths.

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