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Coaches, Players Talks Tough Ahead Goddosky FC VS WACO FA: Friday’s Game

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March 11, 2020

Joel Ajayi

With just three days to the Game between the Nationwide League One (NLO) side Goddosky FC, of Ezinifite iin Nnewi, Anambra state and the champions of the FCT FA league WACO Football Academy Coaches and players of the two clubs are talking tough ahead of the titanic friendly clash.

The epic friendly which set to be organised by Pretty Sports Media (PSM) is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020, at the FCT Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja.

Head coach of Goddosky FC, Nduka Edmund while speaking in a press briefing to herald the game in Abuja on Tuesday, Edmund stated that his led technical crew are doing everything humanly possible without breaking the rules to win the most anticipated encounter.

“The game is not just a normal friendly match, it wants to use the games to access and expose our team ahead of the start of the nationwide leagues one season coming up soon,” he said.

“So we will be at our best when we play against the FCT league champions because we know that they are a very good side as our team,” he said.

In the same vein, Waco FA coach, John Wakili said that the Abuja based is ready to take the bulls by the horn.

“We have to be responsible and win this match, we are ready technically and physically, but we have to be focused from the very first minute, the match will serve as a game to prepare the team for the task ahead”.

“We have a passion to continue our positive results. We believe in ourselves and we have to play positively”.

On his parts, the Captain of Goddosky FC, Eze Chibuzo, said the team is fully motivated by the club’s chairman Chief Eloka Agbasimelo, AKA (Oga ndi Oga) to carry the day.

“We the players have been motivated by our chairman Chief Agbasimelo, and we want to appreciate his kind gesture to the team and make our families happy by winning the game”

Similarly, WACO FA captain, Enoch Tanimu noted that the team will consolidate on their impressive run and get one over Goddosky FC.

“We players want to continue on the impressive performance we had during the season, we know what is at stake. Because we will be playing in front of our home fans by God grace we will emerge winners”.

Meanwhile, Coach Abimbola Samuel, who represented the FCT FA chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed , said all facilities and medical equipment needed to ensure a successful event have been put in place.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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3 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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