Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Presidency has reiterated its support for the special committee on campaign against social vices in secondary and tertiary institutions, calling its mandate critical to the moral and academic development of Nigerian youths.

Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the President, gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting with committee members at the State House in Abuja.

Mr Gbajabiamila described the rising incidence of social vices among young people as a growing national concern.

He noted that while youths are often called the "future of the nation," deliberate and coordinated action is required to secure that future.

"Many of the federal government's ongoing reforms are forward-looking and targeted at the ...