National Lottery Trust Fund Proposes Youth Empowerment Through Renewable Energy

The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) is seeking to equip vulnerable Nigerian youths with skills in renewable energy to complement President Bola Tinubu’s effort to provide employment and unprecedented electricity.

NLTF’s Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, during his visit to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu, announced NLTF’s plan to introduce a model teaching 1KVA solar panel production, benefiting rural youths.

Adeyanju said, “This initiative requires collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power to help the poor and vulnerable without access to electricity. We have never seen this improvement in electricity like this administration since 1999 and since our agency is created to promote GOOD CAUSES across the nation with the percentage of remittances that comes to the government from gaming company, we are seeking for partnership on how to create skills for Nigerian youths through renewable energy.”

He added, “The National Lottery Trust Fund is set to improve lives of the downtrodden by giving them training that will equip youths with skills to produce 1KVA solar power that can power phone charging centres, barbershops, farm product preservations, among others.”

Minister of Power Adebayo Adekola Adelabu commended the Executive Secretary’s commitment, stating, “I’m happy your focus is on the vulnerable, especially in rural areas, which aligns with our goal to reduce the 42 per cent of Nigerians without access to good electricity.”

Adelabu emphasised the importance of empowering rural youths.

He said, “Your concentration on youth development is significant, as some rural youths lack opportunities to grow. This initiative will greatly aid their growth. We are ready to collaborate with you. We are glad you don’t want to do this alone.”

NLTF’s programme aligns with the Federal Ministry of Power’s vision to improve off-grid electricity in rural areas. This initiative promises to empower rural youths, promoting economic growth and energy accessibility.