Olawande's New Appointment Commendable, W/Africa PYU VP Commends Tinubu »

West African youth leader, Oladele John Nihi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Hon. Olawande Wisdom as the substantive Minister of Youth Development. Nihi, who serves as Vice President of the Pan-African Youth Union for West Africa and Chairman of the Forum of Special Advisers to Governors in Nigeria, praised the president’s decision as a strategic move towards advancing youth empowerment in the country.

Hon. Olawande Wisdom, previously serving as Minister of State for Youth, was promoted in recognition of his dedication to youth development, which Nihi said has been evident in his previous work. Nihi highlighted Wisdom’s leadership skills and passion for empowering Nigerian youths, calling the promotion a “well-deserved” achievement.

“We acknowledge President Tinubu’s recognition of Hon. Olawande Wisdom’s fidelity to service, zest for excellence, and dedication to advancing youth matters,” Nihi said. “This upgrade reinforces the administration’s focus on youth development and underscores Hon. Wisdom’s capabilities.”

In his statement, Nihi also emphasized the continued support of the Pan-African Youth Union and the Forum of Special Advisers to Governors in Nigeria for both Hon. Wisdom and President Tinubu’s broader vision for youth empowerment.