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Democracy Day: Be committed to developmental strides, NANS charges govt.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has joined Nigerians to celebrate the democracy day, while charging government at all levels to be committed to the developmental strides in the country.
Mr Danielson Akpan, National President of NANS made the change in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.
Akpan noted that infrastructural development, institutional strengthening, human and capacity building, healthcare, security and most importantly education should be the focus of the government to achieve a democratically stable nation.
He pleaded with the Federal Government to make available more funds for the advancement of the education sector of the country.
According to him, on this democracy day celebration, I call on all leaders, who are beneficiaries of the long struggle for democratic governance to see it as service to the people, not for self.
“The Federal and state government should be committed to development in all facets. Infrastructural development, institutional strengthening, human and capacity building, healthcare, security and most importantly education.
“In this new dispensation, more funds should be committed to education. Not less than 15 per cent should be captured for education in all budgetary allocations.
“This is the best that can be given to Nigerians and project for a future our founding fathers planned for Nigeria.
Akpan, however, congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, governors and legislators that have been saddled with the responsibilities of piloting Nigeria in this new dispensation while charging them to uphold integrity and transparency across all divides.
Meanwhile, the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the association, Mr Adeyemi Azeez, called on Buhari to declare MKO Abiola as a former president of Nigeria
Azeez also said the rigths in cash, asset and honour to MKO family should be paid, as this would no doubt go alongway in bringing joy and satisfaction to the bereaved family.
“NANS describes this declaration as a great honour to Nigerians and the fallen heroes whom had paid the maximum sacrifice(life) in sustaining the country’s hard earned democracy.
“NANS hereby calls on president Muhammadu Buhari to declare late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola as a former president of Nigeria, thereby pay all rigths in cash,asset and honour to M.K.O’s family.
Azeez therefore said that the association had frowned at the state of education in Nigeria, while calling on governors of states respectively to emmulate their counterpart in Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
He said this should be done by the governors declaring a state of emergency on education in there states respectively.
He commended the service chiefs for the reduction in the rate of kidnapping and bombing, while imploring them not to relent in making Nigeria a crime secured country, for bussiness and development to thrive smoothly.
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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth
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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