The Minister of Youth Development, Jamilah Bio-Ibrahim, has shared key objectives and outcomes from her recent visit to Equatorial Guinea alongside President Bola Tinubu. According to the Minister, the primary aim of the visit was to explore and strengthen opportunities for youth development in partnership with Equatorial Guinea.
In a media interview, Minister Bio-Ibrahim revealed that both nations are close to finalizing a landmark treaty on youth empowerment, which is expected to be formalized during the upcoming Joint Commission later this year. The agreement, she noted, is set to focus on collaboration in critical areas such as skills development, entrepreneurship, and peer learning for the youth in both countries.
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One of the standout features of the proposed treaty is the potential adoption of Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) model in Equatorial Guinea. Minister Bio-Ibrahim emphasized that the partnership also aims to leverage Nigeria’s significant youth population to support various sectors in Equatorial Guinea, including agroforestry, fashion, and the garment industry.
Expressing optimism about the initiative, the Minister highlighted that the collaboration will be mutually beneficial, tapping into the energy and talent of young people in both nations to drive economic development across Africa.