FG postpones youth council indefinitely over Borno flood

Due to the devastation and the grief caused by flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Federal Government has postponed the proposed National Council of Youth Development scheduled to hold sometimes this year indefinitely.

The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim who disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja said the entire youth of Nigeria are deeply saddened by the recent flood devastation which left a trail of destruction and displacement in its wake.

“Due to the devastation and the grief this has caused to the community, we therefore regret to inform you that the proposed National Council of Youth Development scheduled to hold sometimes this year has been postponed indefinitely in solidarity with the people on this disaster.

“Our hearts go out to the Executive Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, and the resilient people of Borno State, who have been affected by this unprecedented natural disaster.

“We commiserate with those who have lost loved ones, properties, and livelihoods due to the flood. We pray for the quick recovery of the affected areas and the restoration of normalcy to the lives of the people.

“We also applaud the efforts of the Borno State Government, emergency responders, and humanitarian organizations who are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to the affected communities.”

She affirmed the Ministry’s support to the development of youth in Nigeria and in particular, Borno State youth.