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58,820 Young Nigerians Enroll in YDPAT Program, Training Phase Set to Start
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Globe Takers Foundation, has announced the successful close of registration for the Youth Data Protection Awareness & Training (YDPAT) program.
In a statement issued on Teusday in Abuja by the Director, Information and Public Relations of Ministry of Youth Development, Omolara Esan revealed that 58,820 Youths Sign Up for YDPAT Nationwide so far’
According to the statement In just 53 days, a total of 58,820 young Nigerians registered from all six geopolitical zones—a strong demonstration of youths’ eagerness to gain knowledge in data protection, digital literacy, and personal development.
Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, applauded the massive turnout, describing it as evidence of the commitment of young people to nation-building. He assured that every registrant will benefit from the Ministry’s broader youth-focused initiatives.
While the training phase will begin with an initial 5,000 participants, carefully selected to ensure fair representation across the country, the Minister emphasized that the remaining applicants will also be engaged through other relevant programs so that “no youth is left behind.”
The YDPAT program will adopt a hybrid format—combining online and physical sessions to ensure accessibility regardless of participants’ location. Registration officially closed in early September 2025, and selection of participants is now ongoing. The process will run through September, with announcements and accreditation of selected youths expected in October. Virtual training will commence in November, followed by physical sessions in December 2025.
As the program advances into this critical stage, the Ministry is calling on development partners, private sector stakeholders, and state governments to collaborate and expand the reach of YDPAT. According to the Minister, collective effort will ensure that more Nigerian youths benefit from digital inclusion and data literacy.
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development reaffirmed its commitment to raising a digitally aware, empowered generation capable of protecting their rights in the digital space while contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s data-driven economy.
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AUDA-NEPAD CEO Highlights Collaboration as Catalyst for Africa’s Economic Competitiveness
Joel Ajayi
The Chief Executive Officer and National Coordinator of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has called for stronger public-private partnerships to boost Africa’s global competitiveness.
Speaking at the High-Level Business Forum 2025 organised by the NEPAD Business Group Nigeria in Lagos, Hon. Abdullahi said Africa’s transformation will be driven by enterprise, not aid.
He urged governments to create enabling environments that foster innovation, industrial growth, and sustainable development.
He reaffirmed AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria’s commitment to working with private sector actors and development partners to deliver key initiatives in agriculture, ICT, manufacturing, and renewable energy under the AU Agenda 2063 framework.
The event brought together top business and policy leaders, including representatives from the African Business Roundtable, the Bank of Industry, the Africa Finance Corporation, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, among others.
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