President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday lamented that the much celebrated growth recorded in Nigeria’s economy had not improved the lives of Nigerians, particularly the youths who constitute the majority of the country’s population.

The resultant effect of this, he said, was that young Nigerians move from rural to urban areas and from the country to other countries across borders in search of greener pastures.

The president, who made this observation at the commemoration ceremony of the 2015 International Youth Day held in the old banquet hall of the presidential villa, Abuja, assured, however, that his government would place high premium in tackling challenges confronting the youth population.

Buhari said, “It is, however, an issue of serious concern that in Nigeria, so far, economic growth has not translated into commensurate and improved social outcomes, especially for our 60 million young people who make up the majority of the population.

“Consequently, our youth migrate from rural to urban areas and from this country to other countries across borders in search of greener pastures.

“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen and my beloved youth, I want to assure you that the new administration will place high premium in tackling challenges facing the youth sector.”

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