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Sports Ministry Educate, Stakeholders On Anti-Doping

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5 years ago

May 2, 2019

Sports Ministry Educate, Stakeholders On Anti-Doping

Joel Ajayi

In its bid to step-up the fight against the issue of doping among the athletes, especially as 2019 African Games in Morocco is far approaching the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Thursday gathered the federation’s Presidents, Secretaries and Technical Directors on the proper enlightenment, education in the area of preventive anti-doping.

The Seminar themed ‘Strategic Re-Positioning of Result Oriented National Sports Federations and Effective Preparation /Participation at the 2019 Games has resource persons from the National Anti- Doping Committee NADC who will be discussing issues concerning National Sports Federations’ compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards.

While declaring the 2 days anti-doping stakeholder’s seminar in Abuja open, the Ministry Permanent Secretary Mr Adesola Olusade said that the best way to address the issue of doping is through education and proper enlightenment.

According to him, one of the best ways to address the issue of doping among athletes is through education and enlightenment.

“This workshop is put together to step up the level of enlightenment to presidents, Secretaries and in particular the Technical Directors to the recent development of the WADA for them to pass the message down to athletes because they are in charge of the athletes.

“Another objective is that ensure that the Presidents of the federations are on the same level with the ministry so that every stakeholder can combat this same issue.

“Indeed, this seminar is significant as it highlights the commitment of the Ministry and the NADC to reposition Nigeria’s National Anti-Doping Program and sustain the gains of efforts made in securing Nigeria’s reinstatement by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as a code compliant signatory in February this year.

“You may recall that on the 11^th of November,2018 Nigeria was delisted by WADA on the grounds that our National Anti-Doping Program was deficient in certain critical areas and therefore, not code compliant.”

He added: “It is on the promise to sustain the momentum of efforts that is seminar is organized to ensure that the issue of anti-doping is brought to bear and that key stakeholders who form the core of athlete support personnel are equipped with relevant and necessary anti-doping knowledge that would enable them to understand their responsibilities and effectively play their role in the fight against doping in sports.

“The task to achieve this cannot be left alone to the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO), the NADC. Indeed, the WADA Code provides that an effective National Anti-Doping Program should be supported by all stakeholders with each playing their respective roles in the scheme of activities.”

He encouraged the participants to understand the importance of the seminar and use it to educate the Athletes.

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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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