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“Cooperate with New Permanent Secretary to achieve the Ministry’s Mandates” – Dunoma Urges Staff

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2 years ago

July 28, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The out- gone Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry Of Youth Development,Dunoma Umar Ahmed,PhD has urged Staff of the Ministry to cooperate with the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,Mr Olubunmi Olusanya in order to achieve the mandates of the Ministry.
Dunoma Ahmed gave this charge during the official handing over ceremony which took place in the Ministry yesterday.

He describes the Staff of the Ministry as being up and doing , intelligent and dedicated to duties in the running of the affairs of the Ministry.While stressing that the Staff’s commitment to work since he assumed duty in the Ministry was instrumental to his success during his tenure of office, he pleaded with them to stretch the same hands of fellowship to his Successor.

Dunoma Umar who has just been posted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Permanent Secretary reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘s administration’s interest in the Youth,hence he said the President appointed two Vibrant Youth as Ministers to champion the affairs of the Ministry in line with the renewed hope agenda of the administration . This,he observed, demonstrates the commitments of the president to Youth development and empowerment emphasised that the Ministry is strategic in nature for the purpose of its mandate of catering for the well being of Nigerian Youth.

“It’s a known fact that the Youth constitutes 75% of Nigerian population .Youth are the economic strength of this country and it is today that usually determines tomorrow. For this purpose, we have to invest on them to make them economically viable”, the out- gone Permanent Secretary stated.

In his response, the new Permanent Secretary Mr. Olusanya Olubunmi said that he has heard good things about the Staff of the Ministry and urged them to keep the good works up.He stressed that his office doors are opened to everyone for ideas to sustain the smooth running of the Ministry.He promised that Staff welfare and training will be given a top priority for motivation.

While describing his predecessor as his mentor, Olusanya pointed out that ” his mentorship contributed to his appointment as a Permanent Secretary without knowing that he would be the one to succeed him in the Ministry.

While giving the Vote of thanks on behalf of the Ministry,Director, Legal Department thanked the out-gone Permanent Secretary for the inputs he has made during his short tenure of office .

He assured the incoming Permanent Secretary of Staff’s cooperation and wish him a successful tenure.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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3 days ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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