Anambra Assembly Calls for Strict Enforcement of 18–35 Youth Age Limit in Development Programs

The Anambra State House of Assembly passed a resolution urging Governor Soludo to direct the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports to enforce the National Youth Policy’s age bracket of 18 to 35 years across all youth initiatives. Sponsored by Hon. Chuks Azotani and backed by several members, the motion notes that states such as Lagos and Oyo have upheld this standard to ensure fairness in empowerment schemes, leadership programs, and youth councils. Lawmakers warned that allowing those over 35 to benefit from youth-focused interventions undermines transparency and deprives eligible young people of growth and entrepreneurship opportunities. They also recommended digitizing beneficiary selection to verify ages and protect programme integrity.

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