All local government councils and Development Areas in Nasarawa State have been directed to forward the names of sixty youths each for participation in the state Youth Skill Acquisition Programme (YSAP). The programme has been designed by the state government to empower youths to be self-reliant for future challenges.

These facts were revealed to Nigerian Newsday recently by the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Youth Council, Mr. Haliru Wakaso, during an exclusive interview in Lafia, the state capital.

Mr. Wakaso noted that many youths have been engaged as intermediate workers in the state civil service, adding that the YAP initiative was a clear indication that the present government was carrying the youths along in the scheme of things.

He said the council was planning to host a state summit which according to him, would involve the 29 local government and development areas in the state, pointing out that resource persons from reputable organizations would sensitize the youths on the council’s activities during the summit.

Mr. Wakaso stated that the youth council leadership was determined to project Nasarawa State in a positive light, urging them to always engage themselves in productive activities.