{
  "id": 17221068,
  "title": "Nigeria's greatest asset is youth, not natural resources – DSP. Barau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/nigerias-greatest-asset-is-youth-not-natural-resources-dsp-barau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T11:55:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/30/nigerias-greatest-asset-is-its-youth-not-natural-resources-dsp-barau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin has asserted that Nigeria's most valuable resource is its human capital, specifically its youth. He emphasized the importance of investing in education and skill development to foster the nation's growth. This assertion came during a courtesy visit by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo in Kano State, Chief Mrs Grace Titilayo Laoye-Tomori, to him at the National Assembly in Abuja.\n\nBarau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, reiterated that the nation's greatest asset is its human resources, particularly the youth. He highlighted the need to ensure these young individuals have access to quality education and the necessary skills to contribute meaningfully to national development.\n\nHe further affirmed his dedication to supporting educational institutions to offer opportunities for young Nigerians to gain knowledge and relevant skills. Barau also praised the Governing Council, management, and staff of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo for achieving accreditation for 20 academic programs, including medical courses, ahead of the institution's inaugural academic session.\n\nThe Deputy Senate President expressed his delight at the university's remarkable progress in a short span of time. He commended the governing body, management, and staff for this achievement and urged them to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence to keep the momentum going.\n\nAdditionally, Barau expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the bill that allowed the transformation of the institution from a federal polytechnic into a university. Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor, Laoye-Tomori, hailed the accreditation of the 20 programs as a significant achievement, paving the way for the university to commence academic activities on a solid foundation.",
  "summary": "The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said that Nigeria's greatest asset is its human resources, particularly the youth, stressing the need for quality education and skills development to drive national growth. Barau stated this when the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Science and Technology, […] Nigeria's greatest asset…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}