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FCT FA Commences 2nd Edition of Inter Area Council’s Football Under-15 Competition

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3 years ago

August 23, 2021

… AMAC Pumels Kwali 5-0, Bwari dumps Kuje 2-0
Joel Ajayi
As part of its promises to grow football from grassroots in Nigeria’s capital city, the FCT Football Association on Monday commenced the second edition of FCT Football Association inter Area council’s competition Under 15 Tournament.

This came to lime lines as one of the ptomises the fct FA Chairman undzr able leadership of Alhaji Abbah Mouktar made when he assumed the office to ensure the development of the round leather gamr in the FCT and beyond.
The Areas Council grouped as followGroup A Bwari, Gwagwalada and Kuje while Group B consists of AMAC, Abaji and Kwali.

The first games was full energy, good football as many young footballers proof themselves with displays of skills that make the fans cheering and hailing them.

In the first game of the event played in FIFA goal project Area 3 pitch, Kwali Area council defeated Kuje 2-0 to nil.

While the second game between AMAC Area Council Abaji Area Council sees AMAC pummed Kwali 5-0 to advance in the tourney.

Speaking shortly after the first game, the Secretary FCT Football Association Coach Haruna Usman Ilerika said the purpose of tournament is to discover more talent that would make the country proud in the nearest future.

According to him at the inception of the board of Alhaji Mouktar he made it known to people that youth development is one his cardinal objectives.

As we speak today, two of player discovered from the first edition played in national teams and we are still expecting more.

“This is the second edition of under 15 tournaments and the aim is to be able to give the youth opportunity to come and exhibit their talent because training alone cant give them edge but training and competition will make them better player and that is exactly what we are doing to ensure we harnness those talent in all the area council.

“Also, this competition will prepare FCT athletes for the forthcoming National Youth Games coming up in Ilorin, Kwara state.

“And what we have seen today is very encouraging and we are happy. Our primary motive is to discover, encourage and expose them.” Coach Ilerika said.

In his reaction a FCT board member Mr Bassey Patrick expressed that: “the level of participation is 100 percent because all Area councils participated and I believe that at the end of this tournament its going to be a win-win for FCT.”

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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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