President Tinubu says Nigeria 'remains' young country, 70% of Nigerians 'still' under the age of 30
Abuja, April 26, (Epicstorian News) – the Nigerian president Tinubu meeting with the prime minister of the Netherlands on Friday expressed optimism for potential economic development through the hard work of Vibrant, talented young Nigerians.
President Tinubu discussed potential trade opportunities between Nigeria and the Netherlands, noting that Nigeria is blessed with huge solid minerals, especially “high-grade lithium deposits” that can help contribute to the global campaign for clean energy.
He said that given the 70% of Nigeria’s population of over 200 million being people who are under the age of 30, the country is young and “represents both a massive workforce and a massive market for investors”.
“Taking a holistic view of the world order, there is a tremendous opportunity between us across trade spheres but especially in solid minerals, where we have high-grade lithium deposits that we know can power the clean energy future of the world,” said President Tinubu.
“There is excellent value-additive opportunity in Nigeria. The world knows us for oil. They will soon know us for greater innovative exploits in other areas.
“We have an extremely dynamic youth population in Nigeria. It is a young country. 70% of our people are under the age of 30, and when we are referring to 200 million plus citizens, it represents both a massive workforce and a massive market for Dutch and other international investors.
President Tinubu reiterated his commitment towards providing students loans and new credit opportunities that will not only ensure that they hone their skills but as well enjoy a “higher quality of life”.
“This is what we want and it is why we are adamant about providing student loans and new credit opportunities to not only enhance the skills of our people but also to ensure that they can access a higher quality of life within their legitimate incomes,” president Tinubu said.
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