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Africa biggest talent hunt starts in Benin

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5 years ago

June 7, 2019

…as Europe scouts storm Nigeria

The quest for talent hunt will get a boast in the country starting this month as football scouts from Europe storm Nigeria to discover young stars for future development of their career.

No fewer than 200 talented young footballers will be picked from 20 cities in six countries by scouts from Europe and Africa to enhance their career.

The project which will kick start in Nigeria in June 24, will see the scouts going to Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Rivers and Edo states with the sole aim of discovering hidden talents to connect them with their dreams.

The General Coordinator of Dynamic Africa Stars, Mo Muhammed Mustapha hinted in Abuja that the grassroots programme is to commence in Nigeria on June 24 and end on July 11 while the other countries programme will run for a year.

Mustapha said the one year search for talents in the continent will see no fewer than 200 footballers picked by the arrays of scouts from Europe and some countries in Africa.

He said the scouts who are coming in from Switzerland, Germany, France, Russia, South Africa, Tunisia and England will visit the cities chosen to host the programme to assess the players and make their choice.

He said Benin City will take the centre stage from 24-25 June, Asaba will host June 26-28, Lagos will take its turn June 29 snd July 1, Kano will host them. July 2-4 while Abuja will climax it between July 5-7.

He said Abdulaziz Kabiru will coordinate Kano centre, Fred Newton for Benin, Loveday Omoruyi will be in charge of Lagos and Olumide will be in Abuja.

At the continental level, young players from Senegal, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Sierra Leone as the beneficiaries of the massive hunt for talents.

“Dynamic Africa Stars want to give opportunity for the abundant talents hidden in our communities and city the opportunity to see the better side of the game, I know it will be massive and we are up to the task.

“We have the managerial skills in the area of talent discovery and I know with the calibre of scouts who are involved the best of them will definitely get the chance to express themselves to the highest level of football,” Mustapha said.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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