The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is actively working to create a conducive environment for young people to thrive in their chosen careers and to address the “japa syndrome.”
Olawande, speaking to journalists in Abuja, explained that with such an enabling environment, all Nigerians, especially the youth, would be less inclined to travel abroad. For those who do travel, there would be a desire to return home.
He stressed that the government’s efforts are focused on establishing an environment where Nigerians can engage in various pursuits.
The Minister believed that more individuals would have the opportunity to travel, acquire knowledge, and then return to positively impact their country.
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He said:
“President Bola Tiunbu is working to ensure an enabling environment so that people that Japa will come back and live a normal life.
“Japa syndrome is good only when people invest in something and then come back to the country.”
Moses Jimbili, a priest and the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja urged the government to actively engage young people, ensuring they do not feel compelled to leave the country.
Jimbili said:
“The government should ensure that the process for registration of businesses is easy, automated, seamless and user-friendly.
“Ensure that business start-ups and all small and medium-scale enterprises or businesses get tax holidays, waivers and exemptions for the first few years of operation to enable them to stand on their feet.
“Ensure it gives interest-free loans and grants to small-scale businesses to enable them to compete favourably with bigger or well-established businesses.”
