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ANA FCT Chapter honour Ahmed Maidawa, as Arojah group thrills guests

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5 years ago

July 12, 2019

Joel Ajayi

The need to give room for playwright among the Nigerian took center stage on Thursday in Abuja when the Association of Nigeria Authors ANA honour one of its member Ahmed Maiwada.

ANA commenced the long weekend on Thursday July 11th with a Special Reading Session by the Association of Nigerian Authors (Ana Abuja) as they played host to Ahmed Maiwada in staged reading of his play in progress titled: SEEMA.

A staged reading of a play in progress writing by Ahmed Maiwada ESQ titled “Seema” is a 70% playwright and 30% drama which based on what is happening in the education system in Nigeria where every stakeholder failed their responsibility toward the provision of better education for the system.

One of the highlights of the point was when the writer himself thrilled the guests with the special reading session as the crowd was applauded him.

Also, a 12 years old Lois Ayomide Chatta reading from her book homelessathome at the Special Reading Session in Honour of Ahmed Maiwada

After which Arojah concept took center stage to the excitement of the people through their excellent, well-articulated, comic relief that makes people laugh and enjoy their evening.

A well written play centercentered on the state of education, the challenges of the sector.

Despite the challenges, some student still strives in the environment that is not suitable for the education sector.

The climax of the event was when Ahmed Maiwada ESQ declared his intention to run for the Association of Nigerian Authors ANA presidency.

He said the whole essence of his intention to become ANA President is to advance the cause of Nigerian writers, and writing at large.

The former ANA National Legal Adviser expressed that improves reading habit among the young Nigerian is the concern of ANA.

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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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