Nigeria has urged the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development to prioritise the country in the implementation of the African Demographic Dividend Programme and other development initiatives aimed at expanding economic opportunities for young people and women.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the appeal during a bilateral meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas, on the sidelines of the African Union Executive Council Meeting held on July 27 and 28 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Magnus Eze, the minister said Nigeria’s youthful population made increased investment in youth-focused programmes imperative.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with AUDA-NEPAD to unlock economic opportunities, build resilient communities and accelerate sustainable development.
She also called for greater support for women empowerment and private sector development
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