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150 Golfers, 7 Countries Set For 2019 Nigeria Ladies Open Golf in Abuja

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4 years ago

November 12, 2019

Joel Ajayi

No Fewer than one hundred and fifty Ladies Golfers will compete at the 2019 Nigeria Ladies Open Golf Championship slated for Wednesday tommorow at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja as the trophy won last year by Ugandan Evah Magala up for grabs.

Lady Golfers from Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana and Zambia are expected at the tournament.

The three-day championship which is being organised by the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is attracting amateur lady golfers from seven countries, as well as over 100 amateur male golfers.

In a statement signed by the Director, Media and Publicity for the Open, Kayode Adeniyi, revealed that many of the expected players have been training hard for the championship at the venue.

According to him, the Defending champion Magala who arrived in Abuja since Tuesday last week has not been leaving any stone unturned in her quest to retain the trophy.

“This is an indication that the tournament this year will be tougher than that of last year.”

Adeniyi went on to quote Magala as assuring that she was well prepared for the competition.

“l came early to get acquainted with the Abuja heat and the course. That is how prepared I want to be. I am here to retain the trophy “

“We have handicap 2 and handicap 4 players coming from my country, and there is a Tanzanian who defended one of the trophies here. I also know the capabilities of Nigeria’s Rachael Danjuma.

“So, it is not a joking matter. But I am up to the task,” Magala boasted.

Speaking on the championship, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, the Chairperson of the championship’s Organising Committee, said all hands have been on deck in view of the importance of the championship.

“We are making efforts to see to it that there will be no shortcomings in providing the ladies the tools to compete favourably.

“We know how important the event is. If you play this event and you play very well, you get ranked worldwide as an amateur lady golfer.

“This is why you will see so many internationals coming to try and see how this event can help them to get the points needed for seeding,” she said.

Wednesday’s event will be ceremoniously teed off by Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, Senator David Mark and a host of invited guests.

The championship’s Awards Night, Dinner and Prize Presentation will hold on Friday to round up the championship.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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3 days ago

April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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