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FG Committed to translating Youth Expectations into Actionable Policies – Minister of Youth-Dr. Ibrahim
Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, affirmed that the Federal Government is fully committed to translating the diverse and evolving expectations of the youth into an array of actionable policies that will address their specific needs and aspirations.
The Minister made this known during the Nigerian Youth Consultative Forum, “the Summit of the Future” , held at the United Nations House Auditorium, Abuja.
Dr. Ibrahim said this forum is dedicated to capturing the views and expectations of the youth while collectively addressing their challenges to create a future where every young Nigerian can flourish.
She emphasized that the primary objective of this forum is to diligently gather and comprehensively understand the diverse views and expectations of the youth by collectively addressing their pertinent challenges.
According to the Minister, “Nigeria’s challenges are complex, but not insurmountable. By harnessing the power of technology, fostering entrepreneurship, and championing education and skills development, we can create a vibrant ecosystem where young Nigerians can thrive. We must also prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that our initiatives benefit every segment of society, including marginalized and vulnerable groups,” she stated.
She encouraged young people to be bold in their ideas, fearless in their advocacy, and relentless in their pursuit of a better future, adding that the platform amplifies the voices of Nigerian youth, as well as brings solutions to their challenges.
The Minister further explained that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a blueprint for a better world. However, achieving these goals requires more than just governmental effort; it demands the active participation of every citizen, especially the youth.
Earlier, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative and United Nations Resident Coordinator Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo said that the summit provides an opportunity to regain focus and reaffirm a commitment to a multilateral approach that benefits all people and all regions.
He noted that the future summit will be based on the 2023 SDG Summit and enhance global cooperation, which will eventually accelerate progress on the 2030 agenda.
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Katsayal Restate FUTD’s Committement To RUT, RANTU Project On Sustainable Transport Environment
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal, has affirmed the institution’s commitment to the Russian University of Transport (RUT), and Russian-African Network of Transport University (RANTU) project on sustainable transport environment.
Prof. Katsayal gave the affirmation at a two-day summit titled “Russian-African Network of Transport University (RANTU)” organized by the Ministry of Transportation of the Russian Federation and Russian University of Transport (RUT), in Moscow, Russia.
The VC in his efforts to increase the visibility of FUTD, establish contacts, partnerships and collaborations, in his presentation tittled: “Russian-African Network Transport University Project: Commitment of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura – Nigeria”, showcased the young University’s vision, mission, academic programmes being offered, focus, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
According to him, the University research focuses on transportation systems optimization; transport infrastructure development; logistics and supply chain management; transport policy and planning; and intelligent transportation systems.
Other research focus areas as stated by Prof. Katsayal include, environmental sustainability; public transport systems, transport safety and security; human capital development, and innovation in transportation technology and entrepreneurship.
He further spoke about the potential areas of collaboration with intending partners to include: emerging technologies and green energy; intelligent transport system; transport security; public transportation access; logistics management; health and safety in transportation; smart pipeline systems and data management system.
He also highlighted some of the challenges of the University to include: infrastructure development; shortage of skilled personnel in the areas of transport technology; limited research funding; rapid technological advancement.
He emphasized that the University’s commitment to the RUT and the RANTU Project particularly on curriculum mapping and development; staff and students exchange programme; joint graduate top-up programmes; joint research and publications; capacity building and training as well as joint construction and consulting projects in African countries will result in a sustainable transport environment in Nigeria, Africa.
The RUT, RANTU project is an inter-regional project which aimed at combining the potential of 19 transport educational institutions in Russia and African Universities that are either specialised in transportation or they are offering transport-related programmes, into a single educational network for the development of a sustainable transport environment, training of qualified personnel, and scientific and expert support of joint initiatives in the field of transport infrastructure.
It is also aimed at developing partnerships between educational institutions, governments, and companies, popularize Russian transport education, and expanded scientific and technical cooperation with African countries.
The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, was represented at the event by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Hon. Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal, mni and the Director Academic Planning and Monitoring, Prof. Ahmad Abubakar.
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