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AUDA-NEPAD, Ministry of Education attracts Educational Partnership to Nigeria
…Sign MOU with Princeton University, African School of Economics
Joel Ajayi
The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, led by the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer (NC/CEO), Princess Gloria Akobundu, fsi has in line with the Agency’s mandate to strengthen the capacity of the nation; advance knowledge-based advisory support, undertake the full range of resource mobilization, and serve as the national technical interface with development stakeholders and development partners, have attracted partnership and investment into the Education Sector leading to the signing of MOU by Nigeria Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Princeton University as well as the African School of Economics to focus on research and programmatic partnerships that would improve education, capacity development and governance in Nigeria.
The Signing of the MOU took place at Princeton University, New Jersey, USA as part of the high-level Side event at the Ongoing 78TH United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where the AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria CEO said facilitating the partnership is also in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8 point Agenda to improve a lot of Nigerians, particularly in the area of Education and the Agency is working with Partners based on mutual understanding in the area of partnership, development, economy and resource mobilization.
“For us at AUDA-NEPAD, the African School of Economics (ASE) mirrors our strong intent towards national and continental development, particularly through building knowledge, competencies, and local institutions”
On his part, the Minister of Education in his remark at the event described the MOU as highly significant and a timely intervention in Nigeria’s education sector. He gave the assurance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made education a key priority of his administration with plans to increase the education budget up to 25 percent from the current five percent he met it.
“Nigeria is blessed with vast potential in human talent, waiting for the opportunity to harness and nurture, and the most important route is through access to quality education.
“It is my humble aspiration that under my leadership of Nigeria’s Education Ministry, we plan to bridge the learning, development, and resource gaps.
The Vice Provost for International Affairs and Operations, at Princeton University, Prof. Aly Kassam-Remtulla affirmed that Princeton University is deeply committed to the partnership, and it recognizes the tremendous potential it holds for the future of education in Nigeria.
He added that the institution is eager to share its expertise and to learn from Nigeria while working together to make a meaningful impact on education and human capital development.
The Founder and President, of the African School of Economics (ASE) and lecturer at Princeton University, Prof. Leonard Wantchekon said the institution is willing to provide technical Advice and support on economic-related matters to the Nigerian government at Local, State, and Federal levels.
other areas the MoU focuses on include supporting curriculum development, innovation, and technology-led interventions, developing data and research centers, and conducting quantitative and qualitative research for education policy in Nigeria.
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Ministry of Youth Working with Relevant MDA’s to Curb Irregular Migration in Nigeria-Minister
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development is working tirelessly, collaborating with relevant MDAs to curb irregular migration in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande disclosed this during a 2-day Awareness Programme on “The Effects of Irregular Migration of Young people”, organised by the Ministry in Katsina, Kastina State.
The Minister explained that the Ministry has designed various empowerment programmes like the vocational trainings in garment and clothing making, beads making, waste management (waste to wealth creation), digital employability, entrepreneurship and leadership training (DEEL), work experience program (WEP) and the proposed establishment of Youth House across the 774 local government secretariat nationwide.
According to him, “In recent years, we have recorded numerous needless and avoidable deaths of irregular migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. Additionally, we have witnessed countless incidents of organ harvesting, rape, child labor, kidnapping, and prostitution inflicted upon illegal migrants in desert regions,
“Unfortunately, Africa and the Middle East have reported the highest numbers of illegal migrants trying to leave their continent or country for Europe and America.
He stated that other measures include the relaunch of the National Youth Investment Fund, which aims at supporting young entrepreneurs with a budget of ₦110 billion, adding that the initiative will focus on training in agriculture, providing tools such as drones to facilitate farming, and offering start-up grants to trainees.
“Additionally, there will be the construction of youth development centers nationwide to host various youth empowerment activities and programmes as well as the implementation of a 30 percent affirmative action to encourage youth participation in government”, he affirmed.
Comrade Olawande, who was represented by Deputy Director, Youth Centres & Camp (YCC) Division at the Department of Education and Youth Development in the Ministry, Mrs. Grace Leleh, noted that factors like conflict and civil unrest, unemployment as a result of worsening economic situation, famine, national disaster among others contribute to the growing trend of irregular migration among youth.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, stressed that migration is a natural aspect of human behavior. However, he added,the recent trend of irregular migration is a new phenomenon marked by complexities, uncertainties, dangers, and, in some cases, untimely death.
He said: “It is also perplexing to observe that many of the young people engaging in irregular migration are educated and skilled professionals in various fields.” He concluded by highlighting that this situation has led to the troubling phenomenon of brain drain in our country”
In his goodwill message, Jean Nahesi Kutumbakana, Program Manager & Head of Sub-office, International office for Migration in Northwest region, said that there are various significant problems emerging due to the socio-economic vulnerabilities and security challenges that often drive irregular migration. He added that the northwest is a critical region for both internal and cross-border migration flows.
“We at IOM strongly support the principle of partnership and collective actions for a comprehensive approach towards addressing the root causes of irregular migration”, he stated.
The Katsina State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aliu Lawal Zakari emphasised that Katsina State government is leaving no stone unturned to curb irregular migration as it shared boundaries with other countries.
He advised the youth to cooperate with the government at all levels to make this country conducive for them to get their livelihood.
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