Sports
Ethiopia Minister Presents Jet Age Nation Builders Award to Youth & Gender Advocate, Oluwakemi Areola
The Minister of Labour and Skills, Ethiopia, Hon.Nigusu Tilahun has presented the Jet Age Award for nation building to Nigerian youth and gender advocate, Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola during the 5th edition of the Africa we want youth parliament conference at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This is the second award in two weeks for Ms Areola after she was recognized in Ghana for her contributions to youth empowerment projects, discourse and being a voice for the voiceless youth across Nigeria and Africa at New Africa Leaders Summit and Honours in Accra .
She has been at the vanguard of creating opportunities for youth across Nigeria and Africa and worked on a template that opened vista of job creation across the nooks and cranny of the continent.
In October 2022 she was part of the Nigeria Federal Government delegation that led a group of youth to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital where Nigeria government reiterated her commitment to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen youth policy, which is the subject of sectoral policy letter focusing on citizenship, volunteerism, social cohesion and employment of young people and women.
She also made it possible, through her decisiveness, that Nigeria joins YouthConnekt Africa, a youth forum that brings together young people from across the African continent, which solidifies the partnership between Nigerian youth and the youth across the African continent under the umbrella of youthconnektafrica
The Jet Age Nation Builders Award is a testament to her commitment to improve the standard of Nigerian and African youths, create a platform for exchange of ideas and make the world a global village .
Speaking on the award Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola commended the body for finding her worthy to receive the award
“This is really amazing, few weeks back, I was in Ghana to receive an award and today I am in Ethiopia to receive another award while in October I will be in Abu Dhabi as a guest speaker and honoree at the DOERs Award which will be hosted by The Africa Chamber of Digital Commerce in Abu Dhabi,UAE.
“These are just too beautiful to be true but I am trying to remain calm and keep working like a duck on a river where everything appears calm on the surface but underneath I am doing a whole lot of work and this recognition is a testament of the hard work done in darkness”
The Jet Age Nation Builders Award is one of the most revered awards in Africa with the likes of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Dr Akinwumi Adeshina and other major players in African business and politics being recognized.
Sports
Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.
Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.
The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.
Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”
“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.
“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”
In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.
“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.
“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”
The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.
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