Afolabi Imoukhuede, former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Youth Employment, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital at the age of 82.
In a heartfelt statement, Imoukhuede described Buhari as “a general, a leader, and a statesman,” noting that serving under his administration was a defining moment in his career and a turning point for youth empowerment in Nigeria.
He recalled his role as the SSA on Job Creation and Youth Employment, particularly in delivering the N-Power programme, one of the flagship initiatives of the Buhari administration under the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP).
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“My Principal, as his SSA-P on Job Creation and Youth Employment, delivering the N-Power Youth Job Creation and Entrepreneurship Programme was one of the high points of his administration,” Imoukhuede said. “Thank you for your service, your leadership, and for giving me the opportunity to serve my fatherland.”
The N-Power programme, launched in 2016, provided job placements, vocational training, and entrepreneurial support to hundreds of thousands of Nigerian youths, significantly addressing youth unemployment and poverty.
Imoukhuede concluded his tribute by praying for comfort for Buhari’s family, the people of Daura and Katsina State, and the nation at large.