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2022 U19 Girls ‘African Nations Championships: Coach Elam confident of world cup ticket

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September 2, 2022

The Head Coach of Nigeria’s U19 Girls’ team, Elishama Elam has assured that his girls will leave no stone unturned to ensure that Nigeria secure the ticket for the world championship.

Elam gave this assurance on Thursday night, shortly after the technical meeting for the 2022 Girls’ U19 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nigeria, which will kick-start today, Friday, where they will face Cameroon in the opening game.

According to him, Nigeria is set, our team is better prepared and will put in our best at this year’s championship, our sole target is nothing but world championship ticket.

We had good 8 weeks of camping and training at Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in Kaduna state.

“We’re very sure the girls are in high spirit and they are good to go. I’m very sure with the morale of the girls right from the time we were in camp till now, their workout shows that they are ready for the task. By the special grace of God, today we shall have the day.”

When asked if Cameroon who defeated Nigeria 3 straight sets last year will continue her domination over Nigeria or it will be a revenge mission for Nigeria’? Coach Elam replied: “I don’t believe that will happen this time around, we just assembled them at that time, and based on their present form and the competition they’ve been playing so far, since last year, there’s a lot of improvement, we will not accept what happened last year, We are going for the best by the grace of God.”

However, Nigeria U19 Girls will begin their title quest against Cameroon on Friday, 2nd September, by 5pm at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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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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