The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons.

The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who announced this yesterday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles, said theywould go a long way in easing the transportation challenges faced by citizens across the country.

According to her, the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund will also provide the financial backbone for many young innovators to thrive, boosting not only youth employment but also our economy at large.

The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said that the country has both informal and formal young people, and the creation of Ministry of Youths was the best thing that happened to young people in Nigeria, which will go a long way in creating employment for young people.