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Don’t allow social media lies push you into setting Nigeria ablaze – Minister tells Youths
Joel Ajayi
Minister of State for Youth development, Mr. Olawande Ayodele has urged Nigerian youths not to allow contents they see on social media push them into setting the country ablaze.
Ayodele made this appeal in Abuja when the Renewed Hope Ambassadors of Nigeria led by Veteran nollywood actor, Zark Orji paid him a courtesy visit.
According to the Minister, most of the content on social media are lies been peddled by politicians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration a bad name.
“We are pleading, we are begging, we are appealing to everybody, we are sure that this country is in a safe hand, we should not allow political people to tell us things that are not correct, we should make sure that this five applications that we are using, facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat are not used as tools to destabilize the country.
“I also want the traders to know that if this thing happens, it will first get to them before anybody. We don’t want people to use this avenue to disrupt the government and the citizens of this country. Yes, you have the right to protest, you have the right to express your displeasure but we are saying that it is time to make research and talk to ourselves and know where these things are affecting us and have a roundtable with the government because this is a listening government.”
Ayodele pleaded with Nigerians to rethink their decision and shelve plans to embark on a nationwide protest, assuring the youths that the president mean well for the country.
“A lot of things have been put in place, we have never had it so good that the minimum wage was increased by 130 percent but the president has done that and even approved a three year review against the initial five years, within one year alone, the Tinubu Administration has approved the disbursement of 10billion naira to 36 states and the FCT for the procurement of CNG buses to reduce transportation costs across the country.
“He has also approved 35billion naira student’s loan with a record of 70,000 successful applicants and has also suspended duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities. We need to love and support the country.”
Speaking earlier, Orji who noted that the planned protest is directionless, warned that it may lead to widespread unrest and instability, deterring investments and stifling economic growth in various sectors including disruption of production and events as well as impacting the livelihoods of many.
He stated: “This directionless protest could lead to widespread unrest and instability, deterring investments and stifling economic growth in various sectors including disrupting production and events, impacting the livelihoods of many.
“Public services and infrastructure might be compromised, further straining healthcare and education. Such protests can also deepen societal divisions, making it harder to achieve unity and address our nation’s challenges.
“Just recently, Kenya chose a similar path and now her citizens wish they had done things differently. We urge citizens to consider these consequences and seek more constructive avenuesfor change.”
Noting that the group recognises the challenges and pain faced by many Nigerians because of government policies and actions, Orji maintained that they are hard but necessary choices for the growth of Nigeria.
“From the perspective of Renewed Hope Ambassadors and otherstakeholders, this planned protest from unknown people poses significant risks across Nigeria.
The said protest is being championed by masked entities who want to leverage on the current events to hijack and sabotage the efforts of this administration and we patriotic citizens. In fact, this is an effort to take us back to ground zero.” He added.
According to Orji, Renewed Hope Ambassadors has launched the “Jagaban Will Fix It Nigeria Project” as part of their contrilbution to nation building.
Thie initiative, he explained plans to address concerns through an upcoming town hall meeting for open dialogue and by launching capacity-building initiatives to engage young people and informal sectors in rural areas.
He added: “This project aims to reach 100 communities and empower 5,000 individuals, providing support and opportunities for growth, in FCT and further execute in 36 states.
“We urgently plead with our fellow Nigerians and other stakeholders in the entertainment industry to desist from the planned protest.
“Our platforms and influence can be used to foster unity and advocate for meaningful solutions, rather than actions that may lead to further unrest.
“Let us channel our collective energy towards positive initiatives that contribute to the progress and stability of our nation,” Orji concluded.
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PSIN Administrator Commends Yobe Government for Championing Leadership Continuity and Institutional Sustainability
Cyril Igele
The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Barrister Imeh Okon, has applauded the Yobe State Government for its strong commitment to leadership continuity and sustainable governance through strategic investment in human capital development.
Barrister Okon gave the commendation at the opening of a Management Retreat for Yobe State Permanent Secretaries, held at the PSIN headquarters in Abuja.
The retreat, themed “Succession Planning, Leadership Continuity, and Institutional Sustainability in the Yobe State Public Service,” convened senior bureaucrats and resource persons to discuss strategies for strengthening leadership and governance within the state’s civil service.
In her remarks, the PSIN Administrator praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for his foresight and partnership in prioritizing public sector training and capacity development. She described the theme of the retreat as both “timely and visionary,” emphasizing that institutions endure only when leadership is continuous, knowledge is shared, and systems—not individuals—drive performance.
“Institutions thrive not merely on structures or policies, but on the deliberate cultivation of capable leaders who can sustain progress across generations,” she said. “By prioritizing leadership continuity and institutional resilience, Yobe State is leading by example.”
Barrister Okon reiterated PSIN’s mandate to build a competent, ethical, and innovative public service capable of delivering tangible results to citizens. She stressed that effective succession planning must be anchored in continuous training, mentorship, and exposure to emerging governance trends.
Citing best practices from Singapore and the United Kingdom, Okon noted that successful public service systems deliberately identify and nurture potential leaders through structured talent pipelines and transparent career development programmes. According to her, Yobe State’s initiative reflects its readiness to sustain excellence in governance.
She also highlighted PSIN’s flagship programmes—SMART-P, which builds administrative and technical capacity; LEAD-P, designed to groom emerging leaders; and the Exit from Service Masterclass, which prepares officers for life after service. Okon urged the Yobe Government to adopt the Exit Masterclass into its human resource framework to ensure a smooth transition for retirees, preserve institutional knowledge, and promote productivity through entrepreneurship and consultancy.
“Succession planning is not an event but a culture that must be institutionalised at every level of public administration,” she added. “When we prepare successors in advance and invest in continuous learning, we guarantee the sustainability of reforms and consistency in governance.”
Declaring the retreat open, the Acting Head of Service of Yobe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu, reaffirmed Governor Buni’s commitment to building a results-driven and high-performing public service.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service, Alhaji Shehu, the Acting Head of Service expressed gratitude to God and lauded PSIN as the “mother institution of public service learning.” He stated that Governor Buni has consistently directed the Office of the Head of Service to promote seamless succession planning and capacity building to enhance efficiency and accountability across government institutions.
“In line with this directive, we have brought the top echelon of the state civil service to PSIN—being the drivers and core implementers of government policies and programmes—to strengthen continuity and sustainability in our reforms,” he said.
He urged participants to fully engage in the retreat, share experiences, and cascade the knowledge gained to officers across ministries, departments, and agencies. The exercise, he explained, forms part of a deliberate strategy to institutionalize effective succession planning within the Yobe State Civil Service, thereby ensuring sustained productivity and improved service delivery to citizens.
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