Creative Industry

Youth Ministry Set For Youth Fashion Empowerment Programme

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4 years ago

February 3, 2021

Joel Ajayi
The importance of training and retraining in the personal development of individuals has been underscored by the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare.

In a statement by the Minister’s Media office said “The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has concluded arrangements to organize the 2021 National Youth Empowerment capacity building Programme on sustainable livelihood skills acquisition in Tailoring and Fashion design for selected youth in the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT.

The objective of the programme is to adress youth unemployment by training the m in relevant skills to meet market demand in the fashion industry for socio-economic development.

According to the Director Enterprise Development and Promotion in the Ministry; Mr. Momoh I. Olugbenga ,”The essence of the programme is to take the youth away from the streets and reduce unemployment.With the empowerment of young Nigerians, crime rate in the country will be dramatically reduced.”

The empowerment programme is designed for young male and female between the age bracket of 15-29 as defined by the National Youth Policy.

The programme include;Developing and scaling up their capacity in tailoring and fashion design ; establish a sustainable livelihood in tailoring and fashion business, Create jobs and become employers of labour.

However, the programme is scheduled to take place from 7th February to 21st February 2021 at the National Youth Development Centre, Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau state for participants from the Northern states , while National Youth Development Centre, Owode-Egba, Ogun state would host participants from the South West states. The programme is designed to create opportunities for the Youth to excel.

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Minister of Arts and Culture Pays Tribute to Late Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha

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June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Mike Ejeagha, in a statement issued on Saturday through her Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity Nneka Ikem Anibeze praying that his soul rests in peace.

Musawa describes the late icon as a legend whose contributions to Nigeria’s culture through music and folklore cannot be set aside.

“The nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius. Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music are immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

“Mike Ejeagha’s impact on Igbo culture and music is undeniable. His extensive discography, comprising over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria, is a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage.

“As we mourn the passing of this musical icon, we celebrate his life and legacy. May his music continue to inspire and educate future generations of Nigerians,” the Minister said.

Ejeagha’s distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple generations, has earned him a revered place in Nigeria’s cultural history. His mastery of transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating musical narratives educated and entertained audiences, cementing his status as a custodian of oral tradition.

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy calls on Nigerians to join in paying tribute to this legendary musician and folklorist, honoring his memory by continuing to promote and preserve our cultural heritage.

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