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Association condemns mob action against alleged LGBT group leader
By Dorcas Jonah
The leader of Landlord Association in Bwari community, Malam Ahmed Audu, has condemned the attack on the home of an alleged Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGBT) group leader, Daniel Soetan and Oluwafunmi Soetan alleged gay partner in Bwari.
Audu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bwari, Abuja, that he was not in support of LGBT, adding that the mob action was also not the best.
He said that some irate mob attacked and set ablaze the home of the LGBT leader in Bwari, FCT.
Audu described their action as unacceptable and against the law, just as LGBT was also against the law.
According to Audu, the mob, who are members of the community, accused the alleged leader of leading an unholy group of homosexuals into their community.
”We gather that news has filtered into the community that he has been hiding in the community after fleeing from a gay party in Warri, Delta, in August 2023.
”Upon unveiling the identity of the accused, the irate mob resorted to taking laws into their hands to flush him out of the community.
”The mob accused him of corrupting the psyche of their children to believe there is nothing wrong with gay and lesbianism,” he said.
Audu said that Nigeria’s anti-gay law of 2014 signed by President Goodluck Jonathan, stipulates a 14-year prison term for anyone involved in same sex relationship or marriage.
He advised the youth to allow the law to take its course rather than take the laws into their hands.
”We all know that popular tradition, religion and law in Nigeria are against homosexual, the law does not equally support jungle justice,” he said.
Audu called on the government at all levels and community leaders to protect the children of the fleeing alleged LGBT leader and his partner.
He said that the association was working with community leaders in Bwari to ensure that the situation was under control, adding that they had reported to matter to the appropriate authority.
NAN
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FG Approves N110 Billion to Rejuvenate the National Youth Investment Fund
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government has approved N110 billion to revitalize the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for the 2024 fiscal year to serve as a cornerstone for youth empowerment.
The Minister, Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, disclosed this during the closing ceremony of the Ministry’s Management Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables with the theme: ‘Achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities and Deliverables’ in Abuja.
She said the fund is not just a financial reservoir but a catalyst for youth entrepreneurship and innovation aimed at bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity.
Dr Ibrahim further stated that this administration is committed to empowering every Nigerian youth through actionable policies and innovative programmes, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which aligns with the renewed hope agenda.
“Federal Government has also approved the integration of Skills and Entrepreneurship Development into the NYIF programme, transitioning the NYIF Committee to an interim project management office, and investing N5 billion in the Youth Development Bank.” She added.
According to her, “the National Youth Development Bank (NEXTGEN BANK), a pioneering effort in partnership with the Bank of Industry and their private sector partners, represents a ground-breaking stride towards economic independence for our youth. With an initial take-off shareholder fund of N10 billion, this institution will be instrumental in nurturing young entrepreneurs and innovators who are the bedrock of our nation’s future.”
The Minister further explained that the Retail Development Financial Institution will be dedicated to providing financial solutions tailored specifically for young entrepreneurs, youth-backed ventures, and youth-sector enterprises, adding that with an initial capitalization of N10 billion, the bank is poised to be a pillar of support for youth-led enterprises, offering not just loans and equity but development, guidance, mentorship, and a network of resources. The Bank of Industry will be investing N2.5 billion and their private sector partners have committed to the balance of the N2.5 billion investment, and the bank will be private sector managed.
“The rehabilitation and transformation of Youth Development Centres across the country are set to commence immediately. These centres will be transformed into hubs of technical, digital, and creative skills training; bastions of social, political, and cultural engagement, amongst our youths; and sanctuaries for mental health and combatting the scourges of substance abuse and social decay. By investing in these centres, we are investing in safe spaces that foster the holistic development of the Nigerian youth”, she stated.
In his vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry, all development partners and stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and unflinching support towards lifting the quality of life of Nigerian youth.
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