Permanent Secretary Visits CLTC Headquarters to Strengthen Youth Leadership Development
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) Headquarters in Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for the Ministry’s leadership to engage directly with CLTC management, discuss ongoing programmes, and explore ways to enhance youth leadership and development initiatives.
During the visit, Dr. Keshinro emphasized the pivotal role of the CLTC in nurturing disciplined, skilled, and value-driven young Nigerians who are ready to contribute meaningfully to nation-building. She highlighted the importance of continuous collaboration between the Ministry and the Centre to ensure the delivery of impactful leadership and citizenship programmes.
Accompanied by senior management staff from the Ministry, Dr. Keshinro toured the Centre’s facilities, engaging with key personnel and learning about current projects aimed at fostering ethical leadership, civic responsibility, and professional development among Nigerian youths.
The visit underscored the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with institutions like CLTC, ensuring that Nigeria’s youth are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to drive sustainable development across the country.
The CLTC management expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the Ministry on ongoing and future programmes aimed at leadership excellence and civic engagement.
The courtesy visit marks another step in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to support youth development and build strong institutions that empower young Nigerians to become responsible, skilled, and patriotic leaders.
