FG inaugurates inter-sectoral committee on adolescent health

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Young Adolescent Technical Working Committee, a specialised team dedicated to addressing the developmental and health needs of young adolescents in the country.

The initiative according to the government aims to enhance health services and prioritise the voices and well-being of young people in Nigeria.

Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, in his address during the inauguration of the committee in Abuja, reassured Nigerians of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to improving youth health under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He emphasised that young people must be in good health to fully benefit from the empowerment and development programs initiated by the administration.

“Health is not merely the absence of disease but a complete state of mental, physical, and social well-being. I am pleased that this committee will focus on critical issues such as mental health, substance abuse, HIV, HPV, and non-communicable diseases,” Olawande stated.

He urged committee members to promptly implement their plans, ensuring swift action on the outlined initiatives.

Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, Omolara Esan, in a statement, said the Permanent Secretary, Olubunmi Olusanya, in his remark, encouraged the committee to intensify efforts in executing the approved concept note to advance youth health.

Represented by the Director of General Services, Mr. Wale Joseph, Olusanya emphasised the importance of prioritizing a healthy youth population, stating, “This initiative has come at the right time, and I see a bright future ahead.”

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