Sports
FG Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee for 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial, Innovation Alliance Boot Camp
Joel Ajayi
part of efforts to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and bilateral cooperation under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee for the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial and Innovation Alliance (YEIA) Boot Camp.
The initiative is being organized in partnership with the Bangladesh Business and Technology Forum.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, said the Boot Camp will serve as a dynamic platform to nurture creativity, build entrepreneurial capacity, and foster collaboration among young innovators from Nigeria and Bangladesh.
Comrade Olawande emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda by promoting bilateral ties, attracting investments in technology and emerging innovations, and enhancing youth capacity through targeted training, industrial exposure, and cultural exchange programs.
“The primary goals of the Boot Camp are to facilitate high-level engagements between public and private sector stakeholders, mobilize investment, and equip our youth with relevant skills and global exposure,” the Minister stated.
He charged members of the committee drawn from various ministries and strategic sectors to ensure Nigeria’s participation is impactful and nationally representative. He further urged them to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, creativity, and collaboration in line with the Terms of Reference.
In his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya represented by the Acting Director of Enterprise Development and Promotion, Mr. Mike Ugwuogu noted that the Boot Camp will bring together young innovators, startup founders, and changemakers from across the globe.
He highlighted the significance of the 2025 edition, to be hosted in Bangladesh, as a unique opportunity for Nigerian youth to showcase their talents, engage with global counterparts, and tap into networks that support innovation-led development.
Also speaking, the President of the Nigeria-Bangladesh Business and Technology Forum, Mr. Bob Achanya, described the initiative as a strategic platform to connect youth, policymakers, and the private sector.
He reiterated the vision to empower over 10 million young people through access to mentorship, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities that drive sustainable economic growth.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to creating enabling environments for youth development and positioning Nigerian youth as global leaders in innovation and enterprise.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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