Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has appointed Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Arts and Sports, Ababu Namwamba to represent the youths at the United Nations Global Leadership Council of Generation Unlimited(GenU).
The platform organised by UN is for advancing the agenda of young people globally.
CS Ababu is scheduled to attend his inaugural meeting of the Global Leadership Council In New York, USA on September 21 during the 78th UN General Assembly.
Ababu came to express his gratitude to the President for the honour and vote of confidence in granting him the opportunity.
“I appreciate this honour and confidence bestowed upon us by President William Ruto,” the Sport CS said.
“Our Beta Young People’s Agenda is transformative, and includes Youth Digital & Innovation Skilling for Job Creation, Youth for Climate Adaptation, Youth in Peace and security and #TalantaHela.”
The United Nations Global Leadership Council of Generation Unlimited is looking to support youth employment by partnering with governments, businesses, multilateral organisations and young people to overcome the skills gap.
GenU seeks to connect all young people and schools to the internet ensuring the youth have access to learning no matter where they are.
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