Zuma Urges NYDA to Prioritise Poverty Alleviation

President Jacob Zuma has told the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) to prioritise poverty alleviation, rural development, substance abuse and crime fighting programmes.

Addressing young people Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, during June 16 Youth Day celebrations, Zuma points out that, “We have prioritised education over the next five years, therefore the creation of an environment which promotes skills development, and economic participation of youth will be one of the primary tasks of the ANC [African National Congress].”

Zuma also launched the NYDA, the result of a merger of the National Youth Commission and the Umsobomvu Youth Fund, which was established to promote youth development issues.

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