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Nigeria At 64: Makinde Extends Transportation Subsidy By Six Months
Joel Ajayi
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has extended subsidies on transportation for another six months as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day anniversary on October 1.
In an address by the governor on Tuesday, he said the move was the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) scheme.
He said, “The subsidy will now also include subsidy on trucks for produce evacuation. This subsidy will be implemented through the various trader and agriculture unions.”
Speaking further, Makinde said now is not the time to emphasize what divides the people, rather, he urged indigenes of the state to hold fast to the things that unite them.
“Our shared identity, our culture, and our history. We must always remember who our real enemies are, so we do not turn against our friends.
“We will as a government continue to give strength to democratic institutions because we believe this is one of the best ways to build stronger states and nations.
“I also want to take this opportunity to reassure you that the security of our people remains a top priority. During your celebrations, you may notice an increased security presence. Do not be alarmed—they are there to ensure your safety and guarantee a peaceful celebration.
“So, as we celebrate Nigeria at 64, let us not dwell on the difficulties of the present. Instead, let us use this period to reflect on what we can do differently so that the future of our nation will be better than the past. “
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making decisions that will serve the best interests of the good people of Oyo State.
He said, “This is why I have directed that guarantors for small-scale loans to agripreneurs through the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State will no longer be limited to civil servants but will now include Community Development Associations (CDAs), farmers’ associations, and artisans’ associations.”
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“Youth Minister Visits Innoson to Boost Youth Training and Job Creation”
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, and members of the Ministry’s team, paid a working visit to Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The delegation was warmly received by Chief Innocent Chukwuma (OFR), Chairman and CEO of the Innoson Group, whose humility and steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s industrial growth remain a source of national pride.
The Minister commended Innoson’s pioneering role in local innovation and job creation, particularly its ventures in CNG vehicle production, tractor assembly, and other industrial initiatives that present vast opportunities for youth empowerment.
During the tour, the Honourable Minister interacted with young Nigerians who have benefited from Innoson’s technical training and apprenticeship programmes, including two outstanding young women now excelling as auto-technicians.
Their stories, he noted, exemplify the transformative power of skill acquisition and enterprise in shaping a self-reliant generation.
As an outcome of the visit, the Ministry will partner with Innoson to expand youth training, apprenticeship, and enterprise development programmes across the country, focusing on the automotive value chain and allied sectors.
The Minister also met with the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, to explore joint efforts between the federal and state governments in advancing the “1 Youth, 2 Skills” campaign. Both ministries reaffirmed their shared commitment to equipping young Nigerians with practical, income-generating skills that foster productivity, innovation, and self-reliance.
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