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9ja Food Fiesta Empowers 2,000 Youth in Agriculture, IT Others, Target another 8,000

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6 days ago

November 1, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As part of it’s contribution to ensure many Nigerian Youth realize their dream of self-reliance and become employer of Labour, an organization known as 9ja Food Fiesta has empowered 2,000 youth in the areas of Culinary TrainingPromoting Farming Culture in Young People, ICT TrainingAgriculture, IT, Culinary amongst the. Others.

Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony to the beneficiaries at MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja, on Thursday, the Convener of the 9ja Food fiesta, Mohammed Mustapha said the programme was designed to empower the youths in the face of economic challenges.
According to him, we recognize the importance of unity and collective effort in addressing the challenges faced by the less privileged in our society.

“I’m a sports person and it was from there I learnt how to discover and nurture talent. Being a youth and seeing youths doing nothing, I was compelled to set an NGO which has to do with training on ICT, agriculture and culinary skills for 2000 youths free of charge.

“Today, we have come together to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.

“Our primary objective for this event is to train and empower youths, thereby creating new breadwinners of every household.

“The goal of the 9ja Food Fiesta is to bridge the gap between those who have the means to give and those who are in need.

“Our hope is that this event will serve as a cata for continuous support and engagement from individuals and businesses within our community and we aim to achieve that through

“Our target for today is not just monetary; we also aim to foster a sense of community spirit, encouraging everyone present to become ambassadors of change. We hope to inspire you to continue supporting these causes beyond this event and to bring others along on this journey of giving.

“We are looking forward to more partners to empower them to ensure the skills to generate income. We are the future and must stand up to help ourselves. We don’t have to wait till we get to the top,” he said.

Speaking at the event was the lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory senatorial district, Senator Ireti Kingibe who urged the youths residing in the nation’s capital of Abuja to demand and fight for their rights as residents.

She decried yet again the rising insecurities as well as the poor road conditions and school facilities.

“Your voice must not be silenced. You must demand for your rights. There is insecurity in FCT, demand for the proper use of your money. I am your senator and I will fight for you as well. There is no water and good roads.

“Your money should not be used to build roads you don’t use. Your money should be used to build roads where there are no roads. Our schools are in a deplorable state. Don’t sit quiet. Don’t ever let your voice be silenced. You are the future,” she said.

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NTAC DG, Yakub Thumbs President Tinubu On Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Appointment

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2 hours ago

November 7, 2024

The Gleamer

…Say Her Appointment will boost President’s Renewed Hope Agenda

Joel Ajayi

Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Amb.Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu,a former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain and spouse to the late Igbo leader, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu,as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

Buba said the that, rich experience of the newly-appointed Minister in Diplomacy and global affairs would contribute immensely to enhancing the delivery of President Tinubu ‘s Renewed Hope Agenda at the Ministry.

In a statement made available via a letter of congratulations to the new Minister,which was released to his media handler in Abuja on Wednesday,the NTAC boss said Amb.Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s appointment by Mr.President was an eloquent testament to a capacity acquired over the years in so many areas of endeavour, and expressed the hope that she would leverage this capacity to make President Tinubu and those who have confidence in her proud.

The rest of the letter read: “Surely, Your Excellency, this new feather to your cap is an eloquent testament to your famed capacity as an outstanding Politician and Diplomat, who has made outstanding marks across the globe across time.

“While the whole world has continued to applaud the choice His Excellency, our dear President, has made in you, I have no doubt, whatsoever, that you will leverage your multi-sectoral experience, knowledge and global exposure to advance the realization of our nation’s Foreign Policy Objectives, especially, as enunciated in Mr. President’s 4-D Foreign Policy Initiatives.

“I wish to also use this medium to convey our enthusiastic commendations to Mr.President for this appointment,and again,for myself, my family and, indeed, on behalf of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), which by the grace of God and the kind benevolence of His Excellency, Mr. President, I currently head, congratulate Your Excellency, the Honourable Minister, on this new national assignment.

“I also pray for the wisdom, health and the renewed strength for you to effectively contribute to the delivery of Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”

Amb.Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was early in the week, alongside six other newly appointed Ministers,sworn into office by President Tinubu at the State House.

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