Minister of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment, Mr. Ahmed Mahloof
Minister of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment, Mr. Ahmed Mahloof
Speaking on the occasion of National Youth Day, the Minister of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment, Mr. Ahmed Mahloof has called youths to raise their voice on concerns and support addressing it as well.

In his speech, the Minister said that youths are leaders of today and not leaders of tomorrow and, he further highlighted that he had met young people who are interested in working with new ideas. He has given assurance on the opportunity for independently raising their voice as well.

Minister Mahloof also stated that the state would welcome suggestions from youth to improve the state's administration work, and he calls youth to raise their voice and support addressing their concerns. Following this, he reassured the support provided by the current administration to address the concerns raised by the youth.

Minister advised the youth to stay confident in achieving their goals while moving along with the challenges faced in reaching their goals. He also advised on aiming to become a better person for the Nation.

Minister also highlighted in his speech, on spending more on promoting sports from the current administration than any other administration. He further noted the training programs conducted in developing talented youths and keep safe young people away from drugs.

In the year 2019, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared the 22nd of October as the National Youth Day. Previously National Youth Day has been celebrated on different dates on numerous occasions in the past, which includes the 1st of March, 12th of August, and 7th of November.