President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that he would use the recovered funds from corrupt government officials to create jobs for the many unemployed youths in the country.
The President made this statement at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Gbakuta, Iseyin, Oyo State, during the swearing-in of Batch `A’ corps members posted to the state.
The statement was read by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sport, Mrs Ololade Agboola, read.
“One of the disturbing problems inherited by this administration is increasing unemployment amongst young people.
“In fact, the unemployment situation has taken a great toll on the Nigeria youths at their prime productive ages.
“That is why this administration is anxious to recover illicit wealth to channel them into productive economic ventures to absorb thousands into employment
“I have been informed that these problems have persisted due to monumental growth in graduate population and inadequate corresponding resource provisions.
“These seemingly intimidating obstacles should not dampen your zeal to make the desired sacrifice to serve your fatherland as government is prepared to address these problems’’, he said.
The President then enjoined the corps members to settle in quickly and contribute their bit to National unity and growth.