The Kwara State Governor and the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is expected to Chair the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD) and a book lunch titled “Youth Rising” in Abuja on Aug 14.
The Rivers State Gov. Mr Siminalayi Fubara is scheduled to unveil the book titled, at the executive hall of the International Conference Centre (ICC)
Mr Ben Duntoye, the Executive Director, African Youth Resource Centre, said this in a statement on Friday against the backdrop of the commemoration of 2023 International Youth Day and the book launch.
Other dignitaries expected at the occasion include: the Senate President, Sen Godswill Akpabio, Gov Yahaya Bello, the National Chairman of the All Progressives National (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje among others.
He said the annual event is declared by the United Nations with the 2023 theme “Green Skills for Youth, Towards a Sustainable World. ”
According to him, the ceremony is marked in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and major Youths and Students bodies including the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
Others are: the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) and Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC). Youth Leaders are expected from across African countries and from all the states in the country”
He said, this year IYD wouod feature the public presentation of a book titled Youth Rising: Harnessing the potentials and aspirations of Nigerian youth towards a greater nation.
Duntoye who is a former President of the Pan African Youth Union said the book authored by him is a product of his years of experience in Youth Development work.
He noted that the book would serve as resource materials for youth administrators and will inspire young people.
This year IYD would be honoured by top dignitaries from the pubic and private sectors.