President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Abdullahi Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat of the FCTA.
Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director (Press), Office of the FCT Minister, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the appointment marked a significant milestone in the efforts to prioritise youth development and empowerment.
He explained that the Youth Development Secretariat would serve as a robust administrative structure to coordinate youth-related matters in the FCT.
The statement added that the secretariat would also serve as a veritable platform for the implementation of youth policies and programmes.
“It will also facilitate training for skill acquisition, entrepreneurship and leadership,” it added.
Further details indicated that Ango, from Kuje Area Council of FCT, holds a first degree in International Studies from ABU, Zaria, and a master’s degree in International Relations from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
He is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at Nasarawa State University.