National Youth Policy
Ministry of Youth & Sports Development, Nigeria
The National Youth Policy recognises the broader policy context in which it has been formulated and shall operate. It is guided largely by other national policy initiatives and it is also reflective of international programmes and conventions. This policy is based on a commitment to extensive consultations, respect for diversity of interests and opinion, input and consensus from the grassroots and local communities in the spirit of national ownership. It affirms and upholds the fundamental human rights of all youth, including their rights to fundamental freedoms, development opportunities and full participation in the democratic and governance processes, as well as in community and civic decision-making and development agenda.
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Department of Education and Youth Development ⬤
Office of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports Development ⬤
Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports ⬤
Federal Executive Council ⬤
National Youth Policy Current Version
January 2022
The National Youth Policy recognises the broader policy context in which it has been formulated and shall operate. It is guided largely by other national policy initiatives and it is also reflective of international programmes and conventions. This policy is based on a commitment to extensive consultations, respect for diversity of interests and opinion, input and consensus from the grassroots and local communities in the spirit of national ownership. It affirms and upholds the fundamental human rights of all youth, including their rights to fundamental freedoms, development opportunities and full participation in the democratic and governance processes, as well as in community and civic decision-making and development agenda.
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