In a strategic effort to enhance the impact of youth-focused programs nationwide, the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Youth Initiatives (Monitoring and Delivery), Ms. Titilope Gbadamosi, has launched Youth Initiatives Liaison Officers (YILO) in all 36 states of the federation, including the FCT.

This initiative aims to ensure that federal youth programs are effectively monitored, delivered, and aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Youth Initiatives Liaison Officers are responsible for disseminating key youth-oriented programs initiated by the Federal Government. These include the Student Loan Scheme, Consumer Credit Corporation, Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Program, Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA), National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP), Micro and Small Business Loan, Housing Initiatives, and the Nano-Business Support scheme.

This coordination is vital in ensuring that youth-centered programs that resonate with the aspirations of the young population are delivered at the grassroots level. By acting as intermediaries, these officers will ensure that the youth’s voices are heard and their needs are adequately addressed.

The inaugural meeting for the Youth Initiatives Liaison Officers included Special Advisers and Assistants on Youth Development to State Governors across Nigeria. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both physical and virtual participation.