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58 Birthday Gbosas to One of Nigeria’s Finest Youth And Sports Minister.

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2 years ago

May 29, 2024

By Hammed Alabi Oyewale writes

Today, I have the absolute pleasure of joining Nigerians home and diaspora to wish the very happiest of birthdays to a political juggernaut and frontline politician from oyo state, the Agbaakin of Ogbomoso land, and erstwhile Honourable Minister of youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare ,FNIS,CON.A man whose leadership is truly invaluable.A man blessed with many remarkable qualities, where having a great sense of leadership is just one of them.

He has a positive impact on everything he does. He has complete integrity and he uses that to stand for what he believes his best for the majority.

Chief Dare have proven countless times that he’s the best in his field and has certainly earned his place in history.His guidance and mentorship have had such a huge influence on many people who have been fortunate enough to have worked with him.

His direction and leadership are second to none. He has excellent records of service in both public and private sectors.

May I take this opportunity to thank you once again for leveraged on your integrity and goodwill with the youth to courageously guide the Federal Ministry of youth and sports development through a difficult phase into future prosperity by refurbished various sports facilities in the country which includes the refurbishment of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja which was neglected and abandoned for over 11 years before you came into office and Daura township stadium Katsina.And the National Stadium Surulere which was neglected for 22 years.

Hundreds of thousands of Nigerian youth that benefitted from various programmes initiated by you will never forget you. The programmes which includes;Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF),Digital Literacy and Skills Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Employability and Leadership(DEEL),Work Experience Programe (WEP), Digital Youth Nigeria (DYNG) and Nigeria Online Youth Assembly (NOYA) were introduced and carefully crafted by you to address the burning issues of unemployment and employability of our youths.

Under these initiatives and programmes, many youths were given the access to funds needed for enterprise, underwent different training programs and became self reliant.
The Youth corps members of NYSC that are currently benefitting from the increment of NYSC monthly allowance from #19000 to #33000 will never forget you.

You are also the first ever Minister of youth and sports development in Nigeria to organized the first ever National Youth Conference which held on November 2021 where youth from 36 states came together to discuss various issues confronting the youth. You ensured that everything ran so smoothly, and led our youths with such care and passion. Thank you 🙏

You are a visionary leader and a true inspiration to many personally.Your headstrong approach and passion to achieve what you set out to do are so remarkable and truly inspirational. You lead the way and light up the path for all of those who follow you.I have total faith in you and I would support your ambition every time.

May God Almighty grant you good health, longlive and give you all the strength needed to lead people around you and Oyo State at large towards a better and brighter future.
Let’s celebrate Agbaakin at 58 with 58 Gbosas

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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2 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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