Sports

Dare Inaugurates National Youth Data Bank Committee

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3 years ago

October 25, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has inaugurated a National Youth Data Bank Committee to generate an up-to-date information about the country’s youth for policy formulation, implementation as well as enhance their chances of being gainfully employed.

Dare, while inaugurating the Committee in his Office in Abuja today, called on them to liaise with Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts with a view to producing a One-Stop Shop Youth Databank for the country.

According to him, “a Databank generated through Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts would curb challenges, such as corrupt practices mostly associated with youth engagement in various Social Investment Programmes of the Government.”

Represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, Dare said that the Databank when completed, should indicate the skills, ability and disability status of the youth as well as other considerations required for policy formulation and implementation.

Speaking further, the Minister stated that the absence of a National Youth Data Bank limits funding, programme implementation, practicability and youth inclusiveness, which is one of the mandates of the Ministry.

He informed that the National Assembly had earlier requested the Ministry to synergize with the Ministry of Labour and Employment with a view to generating a Data Bank for Nigerian youth, which will assist Government in its laudable initiatives for their socio-economic development

Responding, a member of the Committee and an Assistant Director (Youth) Network Social Mobilisation (NSM) Department of the Ministry, Mr. Oyekan Adedoyin, assured that they will bring in their wealth of experience to bear in ensuring that they produce a One-Stop Shóp Youth Databank for policy formulation and implementation in the country.

He thanked the present Administration as well as Top Management Staff of the Ministry for giving them the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity, pledging that members will work assiduously towards the realization of their Mandate.

The newly inaugurated 12-member Committee comprising the Ministry’s Staff and other relevant Government bodies are as follows Agun Ebiho, Chairman, Adeagbo Isaac, Secretary.

Oyekan Adedoyin – Member, Joy Ekut – Member, Fashakin Olawale – Member, Ajibaye Shakiru – Member.

Other are; Ibrahim Jehu – Member, Bologo Michael – Member, Olawande Braimoh – Member

Charles Musa – Member, Gloria Nwachukwu – Member, Akpan Ima-Ima Okon – Member.

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Basketball

Plateau, M2 Academy Clash in Final as CDS U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Tournament Ends in Abuja

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21 mins ago

June 18, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

As the curtain falls on the second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day U-18 Basketball Tournament, all eyes will be on the grand finale today Wednesday in Abuja where Plateau State will take on the high-flying M2 Academy in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.

The 5days tournament organized to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day and promote youth engagement through sports, has witnessed thrilling displays of talent and teamwork from budding basketball stars across the country.

Both Plateau and M2 Academy have shown resilience, skill, and determination throughout the competition, earning their spots in the final through hard-fought victories.

M2 Academy, known for their fast-paced and tactical style, will be hoping to outclass a physically dominant Plateau side that has wowed fans with their aggressive play and defensive discipline.

Trophies, medals, and individual awards will be presented at the end of today’s final to recognize outstanding performers, including Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, and Top Scorer.

As Plateau and M2 Academy square off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, fans can expect an action-packed finale that underscores the rising potential of youth basketball in Nigeria.

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