A youth-driven group, the Tinubu Young Generation Forum (TYGF), has unveiled a leadership and mentorship programme designed to prepare young Nigerians for future roles in governance and public service.
Speaking at the Forum’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, the National President of TYGF, Prince Kevin, said the initiative aligns with efforts to advance President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through deliberate capacity building and skills development.
According to him, the programme targets young Nigerians who show strong leadership potential and ambition, offering them structured mentorship, leadership training, emotional intelligence development, and governance-focused skills.
The NEC meeting, themed “Youth Stakeholders Engagement and Dialogue: Renewed Hope Agenda and the Imperative of Nigerian Youths’ Dreams of Yesterday, Today, and the Future,” served as the platform for unveiling the initiative.
Kevin explained that TYGF was founded to promote youth empowerment through mentorship, professional training, workshops, and practical skills acquisition. He stressed that grooming young people for leadership remains central to sustaining the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said the initiative draws inspiration from President Tinubu’s long-standing mentorship culture, which spans his years as Lagos State governor, senator, and now President.
“Mr President has a proven history of mentoring young leaders across generations. Our goal is to formalise that culture and make mentorship accessible to youths who aspire to lead and serve effectively,” Kevin said.
He noted that many of Nigeria’s leadership challenges are rooted in inadequate mentorship and leadership development at an early stage, adding that the forum plans to address this gap through collaboration with experienced professionals and mentors.
According to him, the programme will be rolled out at the grassroots level across the 36 states of the federation beginning next year.
“We are already engaging youths in partnership with relevant stakeholders. Capacity-building programmes, mentorship initiatives, and empowerment efforts are ongoing as we prepare for the nationwide rollout,” he said.
Kevin further disclosed that beneficiaries of the programme would receive work tools such as sewing machines, hair clippers, cameras, and other equipment based on their chosen skills.
He said the forum has independently supported youths since 2023 as part of efforts to complement the government’s youth empowerment drive under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Kevin added that investing in young Nigerians with leadership potential remains crucial to ensuring long-term national growth and stability.