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Access To Capital, Job Creation Top FG’s 2025 Agenda For Nigerian Youths

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2 years ago

December 13, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As 2024 draws to a close, the Federal Government has unveiled its strategic focus for Nigerian youths in 2025, prioritizing six critical areas aimed at empowering and transforming the nation’s young population.

This announcement was made by the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, during the closing ceremony of the 7th National Council on Youth Development (NCYD) held in Borno State.

Themed “Transforming and Repositioning the Nigerian Youth to Thrive and Catalyze Economic Development,” the event highlighted the government’s commitment to youth development.

The six priority areas outlined by the Minister include: Access to Capital, Job Creation, Empowerment, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Support and Youth Involvement in Decision-Making Processes.

According to the Minister, Nigeria’s sustainable growth and economic progress hinge on the empowerment of its youth, who make up over 60% of the population and represent the nation’s greatest strength.

“To facilitate this vision, the Ministry has established a Youth Help Desk to provide direct engagement opportunities for young people to address their concerns. Additionally, the government has approved the establishment of: A Youth House in Abuja, A Youth Centre in every state of the federation, A Youth Green House in all 774 local government areas “These initiatives will create platforms for interaction, engagement, and idea-sharing among Nigerian youths,” the Minister stated.

Comrade Olawande also highlighted additional programs such as the Corpreneur Support Initiative, Young & Secure, and other training and development initiatives aimed at enhancing the creative and entrepreneurial potential of young Nigerians.

He appealed to stakeholders, including State governors and commissioners, to support the establishment of these Youth Centres and ensure their state-level plans align with the national youth development agenda.

“Our youth need safe spaces to exchange ideas, network, and innovate. Their empowerment, support, and protection remain essential to unlocking their full potential,” Olawande emphasized.

In his opening remarks,the Borno state Governor, Governor Babagana Umaru Zulum reaffirmed the importance of youth development, describing Nigerian youths as the backbone of the nation’s economy. He pledged his administration’s commitment to initiatives such as vocational training, education, and scholarship programs to equip young people with the skills and resources needed for success.

“We believe that investing in our youth is investing in our future,” With 70% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, this demographic is an invaluable asset that must be nurtured and supported.

“This renewed focus on youth development signals the Federal Government’s dedication to empowering the next generation, ensuring their ability to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic growth,” he concluded.

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APC Alleges Atiku, ADC Plot to Undermine Kaduna Campaign Flag-Off

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4 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of allegedly orchestrating a disinformation campaign to discredit the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna on Saturday.

In a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, alleged that the former vice president and the ADC planned to circulate fake news, manipulated documents and doctored videos to undermine the campaign, President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and other APC leaders.
Alake claimed that the alleged disinformation campaign involved the use of artificial intelligence, deepfake videos, counterfeit documents and social media platforms to manipulate public opinion.
According to him, the alleged plot had already begun with the circulation of a photograph showing a security vehicle on routine patrol near an APC campaign billboard in Kaduna metropolis.

He alleged that the image was misrepresented to suggest that security personnel had been deployed to protect APC billboards, adding that the narrative was subsequently published by a national newspaper and shared by Atiku on his official social media accounts.

The APC spokesperson further alleged that another document had been circulated online, purportedly showing a letter from Governor Uba Sani to the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, concerning an alleged release of ₦2.3 trillion by the Kaduna State Government to host the rally.

Describing the claim as baseless, Alake questioned the possibility of a state government spending such an amount on a political rally.

He noted that Kaduna State’s budgets for 2024, 2025 and 2026 stood at ₦458.271 billion, ₦790.439 billion and ₦985.9 billion, respectively.

According to him, the combined budgets for the three years amounted to less than ₦2.3 trillion, which he cited as evidence to challenge the claim circulating online.

Alake also alleged that the ADC and Atiku’s supporters were preparing to circulate old, manipulated and deepfake videos during the rally to create the impression of public resentment against the APC.

The council urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and verify information before sharing it, warning against the spread of misleading content on social media and other platforms.It further accused Atiku and the ADC of resorting to what it described as desperate tactics to gain political advantage ahead of future electoral contests.

The allegations were contained in a statement signed by Alake on behalf of the APC Presidential Campaign Council on Saturday.Atiku Abubakar and the ADC’s response to the allegations was not included in the statement.

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