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

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

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2 days 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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