BATN demands bigger investment in Nigeria’s youth

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By Izunna Nkwachukwu
 
The BATN Foundation has called for sustained and increased investment in Nigeria’s young people, warning that the country’s ability to achieve economic growth, food security and long-term prosperity depends largely on how effectively it harnesses its youthful population.
The Foundation made the call on Wednesday to mark International Youth Day 2026, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” stressing that despite the different social, economic and geographical realities facing young Nigerians, they share common aspirations for quality education, decent jobs, entrepreneurship opportunities and meaningful par...