Six Government Promises to Nigerian Youths: What Has Actually Been Delivered?

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Nigerian governments have repeatedly promised young people jobs, skills, business funding and a stronger voice in politics. From the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Act to N-Power, the Special Public Works Programme, the National Youth Investment Fund and the 3MTT initiative, the announcements have often come with ambitious targets and large budgets. Some programmes recorded limited progress. The age limits for elective offices were reduced, and 3MTT has begun training participants. However, the gap between government promises and publicly available evidence of lasting jobs, paid allowances, business loans and sustainable careers remains wide. N-Power was suspended amid a forensic audit, with billions of naira in outstanding allowances reportedly owed to beneficiaries. The Special Public Works Programme also faced allegations of political interference, while NYIF figures do not clearly show how many young Nigerians received loans or built viable businesses. As Nigeria marks International Youth Day, the key question is no longer how many programmes have been announced. It is whether government can publish clear results showing how these initiatives have improved young Nigerians' incomes, jobs and political participation.

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