In a move to ensure a youth-centric governance, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot designed to provide real-time support, guidance, and access to essential resources for youths nationwide.
According to a statement obtained by TVC on Friday, the groundbreaking digital innovation is championed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande Wisdom.
The statement disclosed that the new initiative, which was developed in partnership with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Digital Innovation, is designed to reach over one million youths annually, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering hope, trust, and inclusion through technology.
The initiative underscores the administration’s resolve to leverage digital transformation for youth empowerment, inclusion, and national development.
The statement further revealed that the upcoming stakeholders’ engagement and demonstration forum will feature:
• A live demonstration of the WhatsApp AI Chatbot interface
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• Presentation of the Help Desk’s vision, mission, and operational framework
• Stakeholder feedback and commitment pledges from partners
• Collaboration discussions toward nationwide adoption and integration
Speaking ahead of the event, Honourable Minister Comrade Ayodele Olawande Wisdom reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to deploying innovative digital tools to address the challenges faced by young Nigerians, including employment, mental health, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship.
He described the Nigerian Youth Help Desk as “a forward-thinking intervention that ensures every young Nigerian has real-time access to credible information, mentorship, and opportunities capable of transforming their future.”
The Ministry invites all stakeholders, development partners, and youth organisations to participate in this landmark initiative aimed at building a more digitally connected, supported, and empowered generation of Nigerian youth.
