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AMAPRO19: Defending champions, Pro Leaguers get easy draw as AMAPRO Championship kicks off on Monday

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5 years ago

July 19, 2019

AMAPRO19: Defending champions, Pro Leaguers get easy draw as AMAPRO Championship kicks off on Monday

The 2019 AmaPro Football Championship commences on Monday in Ilorin with Kwara Football Academy hosting Nationwide league All Stars in the opening game.

The colourful draws ceremony held in Ilorin on Friday saw the defending champions, Pro leaguers (Professional players who are out of contract) getting the easiest opponents in Group C alongside three debutants, Success TIYU International FA, Kings Sport Club Youth team, Jazzy Stars FA or EGA Obi FA.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) AllStars who have won the competition a couple of times are placed in a dicey group which feature LA Planet Sport Academia, Ultimate Football Academy and Team360 Youth team.

While Nigeria National League (NNL) Allstars are in a difficult group which comprises of notable academies in Nigeria, Kwara Football Academy, KFA, Olansile Academy from Osogbo and the Nationwide League (NLO) Allstars.

The football fiesta which has been designed to bridge the gap between professional footballers and non professionals has twelve teams (which may increase) participating in the tournament.

According to the organizers, Phreestyle Sports, arranged have been put in place to have a colorful championship which would feature other important programs aside the football games.

The final will be decided on 28 of July at the Main Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

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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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