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FG reaffirms commitment to open governance, accountability, youth inclusion

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to open governance, accountability, and youth inclusion in the Open Government Partnership.

• August 1, 2025
minister of youth development, Ayodele Olawande
minister of youth development, Ayodele Olawande

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to open governance, accountability, and youth inclusion in the Open Government Partnership.

The minister of youth development, Ayodele Olawande, gave the assurance during a dinner with civil society organisations and the OGP Secretariat in Abuja.

Mr Olawande added that instilling strong values, value-driven leadership, and civic consciousness in the country’s youths was key to building a stronger and more united nation.

He said that the President Bola Tinubu administration was implementing reforms that also accommodate the youth.

“We can only make reforms if we look at the future, not the present. We are excited to build on the OGP framework to sustain and improve these reforms. We believe that young people have an important role to play in shaping the future of any country,” Mr Olawande said.

The minister commended the government for being part of the movement and all the stakeholders for their support.

“I assure you that Nigeria is very ready to honour part of this global agreement. As a minister of youth, I am happy to see the connection between the development and the open borders,” Mr Olawande said.

Also speaking, the former deputy budget minister, Clem Agba, said the OGP was about transparency and stability. He said that OGP needs proper funding to thrive.

Mr Agba commended Mr Tinubu for his leadership and reforms.

(NAN)

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