Education and Youth Development
The Education and Youth Development (EYD) Department leads youth work education, officer training, youth policy, and the use of National Youth Development Centres and Camps.
Mandates
- Undertaking Youth Work Education and Training Programmes in collaboration with other stakeholders involved in similar activities.
- Conducting short courses for Youth Development Officers to equip them with the skills and competencies needed for effective performance of their duties.
- Coordinating training activities of Youth Development Officers at State level.
- Engaging the review and application of the National Youth Policy.
- Initiating and monitoring the process and activities of youth mainstreaming in other MDAs.
- Encouraging the effective utilization of National Youth Development Centres and Camps.
- Coordinating professional duties at zonal offices.
- Collaborating with other interested stakeholders in the management of the National Youth Development Centres.
- Coordinating the organisation of recreational and sporting activities in Youth Centres and Camps.
- Undertaking advocacy, professionalizing, and institutionalizing youth work in the country.
- Facilitating the preparation and implementation of Agreements, including bilateral relations in youth work with other countries.
- Monitoring the delivery of the Commonwealth Diploma in Youth Development Work being conducted by the University of Abuja.
The Ministry of Youth Development is Nigeria’s leading government organization to empowering young Nigerians. Through initiatives in education, skills training, employment, and entrepreneurship, it strives to provide resources and opportunities that help youth realize their potential and actively contribute to the nation’s growth.
Address
Bullet Building, Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory
Contact
08022164952
08060208963
info@fmyd.gov.ng
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