Concept:Youth empowerment is essentially a duty.of.the national government.
Explanation:The passage states that many youths become involved in electoral crimes because they lack livelihood or skills.
These youths are citizens who should benefit from the nation's wealth.
To prevent their misuse, the government, especially at the centre, is expected to provide entrepreneurial training and start-up funds.
The phrase "especially at the centre" refers to the national or federal government.
Thus, the responsibility of empowering the youths rests mostly with the national government, not with the political class, religious bodies, or universities.
Answer:D. national government