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CROWN FC FLOG IBOM YOUTHS FC

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5 years ago

May 18, 2019

The impenetrable defense wall, unprecedented pressure on the visitors, resilient and energetic prowess coupled with unrelenting efforts displayed by Crown FC gave the Ajilete Warriors the three (3) maximum points needed to stay atop the Group B4 log table.

The supporters, fans and football lovers were full of excitement as the Oyekale led boys bombed Ibom Youths FC by two (2) beautiful and undeniable goals at the Soun Stadium in the Week Six (6) fixtures of the Nigeria National League (NNL) today Saturday 18th May ,2019.

The Ajilete Warriors showed that they had vision, were coherent and strongly determined as they kept pressurizing the Emmanuel Akpan led boys from the blast of the whistle to the very end.

Several frantic efforts by Adeyemi Adeyeye and Isah Seidu were not enough to give the Ajilete Warriors a lead as the first half ended goalless with Moses Nsikak sent off the pitch for an elbow that gave Oginni Olatunbosun a deep cut in the fortieth minute (40th).

Like wounded lions, the Ajilete Warriors started the second half full of energy with Muazu Taiwo’s led well coordinated midfield seeing balls pushed to the flanks resulting in fantastic pull outs from the duo of Emmanuel Amana and Oginni Olatunbosun but all headers upfront did not find the net as Loveday Anugbuo, in goal for the guest, gave a very good account of himself.

Succour came in the sixty sixth (66th) minute for the homers when Oginni Olatunbosun was charged from behind in the box by John Marshal and the centre referee signal a spot kick in favour of Crown FC.

Francis Olanrewaju, the new entrant for Bode Daniel in the forty eighth (48th) converted the spot kick to put the Ajilete Warriors in the lead.

Not satisfied with the goal margin, the Ajilete Warriors intensified pressure and this saw the game being played in the guests half throughout with occasional counter from Ibom Youths FC.

Isah Seidu doubled the lead for the Rollanson motivated lads in the eighty second (82nd) minute when his ballistic shot passed in between the legs of the guests safe hands,Loveday Anugbuo.

“We bless God because He made it happen. We ended the game the way we started because he knew the importance of the game. Ibom Youths FC is a good side too but we appreciate God for the victory,’ Isah Seidu told pressmen after the outstanding performance.

Crown FC still tops the Group B4 log table with ten (10) points from six(6) games.

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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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