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FG Committed To Launching and implementing programmes To Tackle Unemployment In The Country
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to launch and implement a comprehensive range of targeted youth employment programmes to tackle unemployment in the country.
The Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim made this known during the commemoration of the 2024 World Youth Skills ‘Day with the Theme: “Youth Skills For Peace & Development.”
The annual event which was organised by the Ministry took place at Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In her keynote address,Jamila disclosed that the Ministry has put in placeprogrammes that are specifically designed to address the pressing issue of unemployment and as well bridge the significant employment gap among our rapidly growing youth population.
She informed that these programmes will also provide meaningful opportunities for young people to enter the workforce and contribute to the nation’s economy.
Dr. Ibrahim emphasized the issue of escalating youth unemployment and underscored the proactive approach adopted by the Ministry to address it.
“As a part of its core mandate, the Ministry recently orchestrated an extensive and meticulously planned capacity building programmes specifically tailored to the fashion design and tailoring business sectors. This multifaceted initiative also involved the establishment and furnishing of a cutting-edge tailoring hub located within the premises of the National Youth Development Centre in Odeomu, Osun State.”
“The hub boasts a comprehensive array of modern fashion and tailoring machinery, providing a conducive environment for aspiring young entrepreneurs to acquire and hone their skills in the domains of fashion design and associated enterprises. The Ministry is dedicated to offering a platform for interested youth to access the center and take advantage of the invaluable opportunities for skill development and empowerment it presents,” she explained.
She observed that millions of young people around the world are unemployed and not involved in any meaningful and sustainable work.She also noted that majority of these individuals live in developing countries, where they are underemployed and are continually exposed to low-quality jobs, greater labour market inequality .
“The 2024 World Skills Day is expected to create synergy among all key players in youth development. I believe that the programme will successfully increase enthusiasm for skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. It will challenge everyone to create a commendable platform to launch a new project on skill acquisition and development that aligns with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’,” she stated.
In his address, Mr. Olawande Ayodele, Minister of State for Youth Development, underscored government’s resolute to equip the youth with vital skills for enhanced employability. Olawande who emphasised the importance of job fairs observed that Nigeria has had trade fairs over the years said that it was time to have job fairs to promote skill acquisition.Olawande declared that in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda,he is determined to ensure that seven million Nigerian Youths acquire at least two skills each within the next two years.
Earlier,Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry extended a gracious welcome to dignitaries and all invited guests from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs), development partners, youth leaders and all stakeholders devoted to youth development and empowerment.
He stressed the Ministry’s commitment to advancing skills acquisition, nurturing peace and propelling socio-economic growth throughout Nigeria. The Guest speaker,Engineer Kashim Ali,a fellow of the Nigerian society of Engineers who also advocated for Youth skills challenged members of the public to engage in skill acquisitions regardless of age or qualifications .He encouraged adults to learn skills that were suitable for them , adding it is never too late to learn.
In his own address,the Chairman,senate committee on Youth,Adeyemi Adaramodu described the skill development initiative as a positive development by the Ministry.Adaramodu assured the Ministry that he was ready to legislate on any measure that would enhance the lives of Nigerian youths.
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Ringo Sport Club, National Parks Service Team Up to Promote Eco-Tourism, Combat Climate Change
By Joel Ajayi
The Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria and the National Park Service (NPS) have begun moves to strengthen collaboration on eco-tourism promotion, environmental protection and climate change mitigation ahead of the maiden Nigerian Para-Military Ringo Sport Tournament (NIPAMRIST) 2026.
The National President of Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria and Chairman of the National Inter-Agency Organising Committee (NIAOC) of NIPAMRIST, Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Musa Goni, at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja.
The visit was part of ongoing stakeholder engagements to secure the participation of personnel from para-military agencies and explore areas of cooperation ahead of the three-day tournament scheduled for November 19 to 21, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Sule said the tournament was designed to bring together officers and personnel of Nigeria’s para-military agencies to compete for honours while promoting inter-agency cooperation, national unity, physical fitness and general well-being.
He explained that the engagement with the National Park Service was aimed at strengthening preparations for the inaugural competition and building a lasting partnership that would extend beyond sports.
According to him, the National Park Service is a strategic partner in advancing the tournament’s objectives, particularly through the integration of sports and tourism to showcase Nigeria’s natural attractions and encourage environmental awareness.
Sule disclosed that the Service had registered for the tournament and that some of its personnel had benefited from the intensive Ringo sport training programme organised by the club.
He urged the Conservator-General to mobilise more personnel for the competition, stressing that adequate preparation and mass participation would contribute to the success of the tournament.
The Ringo Sport Club president added that NIPAMRIST offered an opportunity to use sports as a platform for promoting Nigeria’s eco-tourism potential, improving the fitness of security and para-military personnel, and encouraging stronger institutional partnerships.
He called for sustained collaboration between the club and the National Park Service to leverage the tournament’s visibility in promoting the country’s protected areas and supporting tourism development.
Responding, Goni expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to the success of NIPAMRIST 2026.
He pledged that the National Park Service would encourage active participation by its personnel, describing the tournament as an avenue to improve physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and esprit de corps among staff.
The Conservator-General also welcomed the proposal for deeper cooperation on eco-tourism, noting that the Service had continued to pursue partnerships that support biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods and tourism development across Nigeria’s protected areas.
Goni linked the growing effects of climate change to environmental degradation and the neglect of environmental protection principles, noting that damage to ecosystems and the depletion of natural protective cover could contribute to displacement, migration and conflicts.
He said the relationship between sports and eco-tourism presented an opportunity to raise public awareness about Nigeria’s national parks while encouraging healthy lifestyles among service personnel and the wider population.
Goni assured the organising committee of the Service’s readiness to explore practical areas of cooperation before, during and after the tournament.
He also clarified that Nigeria has 17 national parks, with about 13 currently in active operation, correcting what he described as the misconception in some quarters that the country has only seven parks.
The visit ended with both parties agreeing to establish a working framework for the Service’s participation in the tournament and sustain discussions on eco-tourism promotion and other areas of mutual interest.
The organising committee expressed optimism that the partnership would strengthen NIPAMRIST 2026 and support its broader objectives of sports development, institutional cooperation and tourism promotion.
NIPAMRIST is the maiden inter-agency Ringo sport tournament organised by Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria for officers and personnel of Nigerian para-military establishments.
The 2026 edition is expected to feature 120 players and officials from eight agencies, including the National Park Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, among others.
The tournament is scheduled to run from November 19 to 21 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
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