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2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifier: Shooting Federation Commences Trial Thursday

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4 years ago

November 6, 2019

2020 TOKYO OLYMPIC QUALIFIER: SHOOTING SPORT FEDERATION BEGINS TRIALS

Joel Ajayi

NIGERIA SHOOTING SPORT FEDERATION (NSSF) is set to begin trials for its Shooters in preparation for the forth coming AFRICAN SHOOTING SPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS (ASSC) billed for TIPASA, ALGERIA.

Speaking to Journalists in Abuja, Nigeria, BRIG.GENERAL LONSDALE ADEOYE (RTD), President of the NIGERIA SHOOTING SPORT FEDERATION (NSSF) said the trials will help select ATHLETES (SHOOTERS) that would represent Nigeria at the AFRICAN SHOOTING SPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS (ASSC) between 17-26 November, 2019

ADEOYE said the AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS would not just be a convergence of Professional Shooters from across Africa but would also serve as an avenue for Nigeria to pick OLYMPIC QUALIFICATIONS for its athletes towards the 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS GAMES.

Speaking further, ADEOYE said some Nigerian Shooters who missed the MINIMUM OLYMPIC QUALIFYING marks in the past will have the opportunity to pick the minimum points required to gain the Olympic tickets.

According to him “we have veteran athletes and young shooters already in Abuja for the camping trials which begins on Thursday 7 November 2019.

“The trials will have serving and retired officers from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Airforce, Police and the Department of state services alongside civilian shooters”

“Veteran shooters who missed the minimum Olympic qualification(MOQ) marks by between 1-5 points would have the opportunity to make these points in the ASSC in Algeria and qualify to represent Nigeria at next year Tokyo Olympics”

Young shooters and newly discovered shooters would also have the opportunity to take a shot at the Olympic tickets if they make it to Algeria”

“It is not only the Armed Forces affairs but a battle of marksmen and women, young and Old” he said.

ADEOYE said the likes of MAJOR GENERAL JG HAMAKIN (RTD), WARRANT OFFICER BARAU WAZIRI and CORPORAL YETUNDE OLABODE (RTD ) all from the NIGERIAN ARMY will participate in the trials.

The NIGERIAN NAVY will be represented by ADA IKEVUDE while the AIFORCE will supply MASTER WARRANT OFFICER MADU ABDUL.

Shooters from the DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) including ATABO SUNDAY, KINGSLEY OKEREKE, ADEWUNMI CHARLES and Nora Ekpeyong would vie for honours.

The NIGERIAN POLICE will be represented by RAMAN ADISA, FATIMA MUHAMMED amongst others.

From the Nigeria Correctional Services (formerly Nigeria Prison Services) Indian trained Shooter, Habiba Sule will lead a team which also include Adagiri Jones.

The Security and Civil Defence Corp will be represented by Faleye Abraham, Gbemisola Seun, Ojurayo Sheriff Adegoke and Kayode Lawal.

The Civilian Shooters expected to take part in the 3-DAY trials are TUNDE AKINTIMEHIN ( LAGOS), OKPOSO ESUBO and KATE OTITI both from DELTA STATE and ADAEZE PRINCESS.

Young and upcoming Shooters including the revelations of the last NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES in ILORIN KWARA state will also be attending.

From the information made available to the Press, OYEGBADE AYOMIDE, ADEOYE TIWALADE, AZAGBA EMMANUEL, FADEREMI DANIEL will be competing in the MALE JUNIOR CATEGORY while the likes of TORIOLA OLUWAKEMI, ONOME PRECIOUS, SANUSI MARIAM and LOGUNLEKO OREOLUWA will participate in the JUNIOR FEMALE CATEGORY.

The trials are expected to take place at the SHOOTING RANGE of the MOSHOOD ABIOLA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM, ABUJA from 7th 9th of November 2019.

The Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports development, HONOURABLE SUNDAY DARE will be the guest of honour.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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2 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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