Sports

Youth Ministry to Partner UNFPA On Youth Empowerment

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4 years ago

February 23, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is to collaborate with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to initiate and implement programmes that would enable youth to realize their potentials for national development, even as the Ministry is committed to actualizing the thematic contents of the National Youth Policy to create champions of youths.

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare made this commitment when the Country Director of the UNFPA, Ms. Ulla E. Mueller paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja.

The Minister stressed that the youth policy is well-grounded on education, health, inclusiveness, politics, drug abuse etc which are in sync with the five key areas of UNFPA. ‘’ It is only proper that the Ministry collaborates with UNFPA on key areas to make champions of our youths by providing them opportunities and support to actualize their potentialities

The Ministry will work with you to sustain the momentum and expected outcome to re-engage and contribute counterpart funding’’, the Minister affirmed.

Towards the actualization of this mandate, a working Group comprising Officials from the Ministry and UNFPA would be constituted to consider areas of mutual benefits.

The Minister emphasized that efforts will be made to engage the National Bureau of Statistics to create a National Youth Data Base that will provide valuable demographic information on various professions for national youth development.

In her remarks, the Country Representative of UNFPA, Ms. Ulla E. Mueller assured that the international agency would cooperate and collaborate with the Ministry to actualize its vision and mandate for youth and gender development.

‘’To actualize our mandate, we have to work with your Ministry’’.

While acknowledging the purposeful initiatives and programmes of the Ministry to alleviate the socio-economic status of the youths, Ms. Mueller stated that the agency will leverage and synergize on the programmes to address issues of maternal health, safe delivery, youth inclusiveness, HIV and gender based violence among the youths.

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NFF President Cup Football Tournament Kicks Off in Kaduna with Exciting Opening Ceremony

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12 hours ago

November 13, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The NFF President Cup Football Tournament for Nigeria National League (NNL) clubs began in style on November 12, 2024, marking a key step in promoting football development in Kaduna State and across the league. The tournament, held at the historic Ahmadu Bello Stadium, will run until November 20 and promises fans thrilling preseason action and intense competition among participating teams.

The opening ceremony was a highlight, with Kaduna State’s Commissioner of Sports Development, Professor Benjamin Kumai Gugong, officially launching the event by kicking off the first ball—a symbolic gesture underscoring the state’s commitment to nurturing sports and supporting local football talent. Professor Gugong remained for the inaugural match, where two local teams, Kada Warriors FC and Kawo FA, delivered an exciting performance. In a closely fought game, Kawo FA emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Kada Warriors FC.

Chairman of the tournament, Hon. Magaji Alhasan, welcomed the teams and officials in his opening remarks, applauding Kaduna’s warm hospitality. He assured all participants that fair and transparent officiating would be a top priority, with oversight directly under his supervision. Alhasan also expressed his hopes for the NFF President Cup to become an annual tradition, providing a vital platform for NNL clubs to prepare for each season.

With four matches scheduled daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the tournament promises a nonstop display of football talent that will captivate fans and further enhance Kaduna State’s reputation as a center for sports.

The tournament serves as an essential preseason platform, allowing clubs to refine their skills and gear up for the forthcoming National League season.

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