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Acquire standard skills on desired vocation, AUDA-NEPAD Boss urges Nigerian youths

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National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development ( AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, Princess Gloria Akobundu, has called on Nigeria’s workforce, especially the youths, to acquire and develop standard skills in any job they have the capacity and likeness to do most.
This was said in a statement signed by Abolade Ogundimu, Media assistant to AUDA-NEPAD boss on Monday in Abuja.
Akobundu added that it would help them live worthy lives and contribute better to the development and progress of the society.
It was in her message to the youths during the 2019 edition of World Youth Skills Day with theme ‘Learning to learn for life and work’.
She said ” July 15 is a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness on the huge gap between the workforce and skilful workforce, in the nations around the world, Africa in particular”.
According to AUDA-NEPAD boss, Nigeria, a nation of more than 190 million people, majority of whom are vibrant youths, full of energies, looking for jobs to do, but many are still regarded as unskilled job seekers despite the huge infrastructural deficit in various sectors of the economy.
“This is worrisome to government of the day, led by President Muhammadu Buhari(GCFR), corporate and private individuals, while AUDA-NEPAD is no exception to such concern “.
The National Coordinator noted that governments at all levels in the country had been working on how to improve the skills of their teeming workforce.
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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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