Introduction
to 24 years. The recognition of this fact led to the development of the National Youth Policy and the subsequent review of the policy. The review of this policy is therefore necessary to improve the level of coordination among the agencies and sectors which activities and programmes affect youth in the country. It is envisaged this will raise the level of accountability for their development and outcome of their actions. It is imperative at this juncture to infer that – many sectors of the economy needs to work together when devising youth policies as this will influence outcomes, strengthen the voice of young people in monitoring and providing feedback on the quality of youth policy and service delivery in Nigeria. This is against the backdrop of our today's shrinking world where the design of this National Youth Policy must be benchmarked by international best practices to make it workable. It is in this regard that the National Youth Policy has been designed to represent a declaration and commitment of the priorities, directions and practical support that a country intends to provide for the development of its young men and women. It is a concrete and bold step to put the development and participation of young people at the centre of national development efforts. It is indicative of the readiness of the Federal Government to meet the needs and aspirations of the youth as well as seek solution to their problems. It sets guidelines and provides the framework for all stakeholders to empower the youth to realize their full potentials and take advantage of the opportunities available to make positive contributions to the well-being of their communities across the entire country.
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NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY