Ministry of Youth Development
About
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is a Nigerian government ministry responsible for youth affairs, including formulating and implementing the national youth policy, youth development programmes, funding of youth initiatives, enterprise development, vocational skills and training, youth engagement, employment, education, and promoting youth participation. It also oversees the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre.
History
The ministry was previously formed through a merger of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Sports Commission, following a proclamation by President Muhammadu Buhari on 11 November 2016, as part of the restructuring of ministries, departments, and agencies of the government. It was later separated from the Federal Ministry of Sports by President Bola Tinubu, restoring its independent focus on youth development.
Key Facts
Established
1999
Headquarters
Federal Secretariat Abuja
Minister
Ayodele Olawande
Jurisdiction
Government of Nigeria
Website
fmyd.gov.ng