Business
FG, NBTTF Join Forces To Develop More Nigerian Youth
Joel Ajayi
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to not leaving any stone unturned to ensure more skill acquisition initiatives are put in place for the growth and development of young people in the country.
The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, said this on Thursday in Abuja, when a delegation led by Mr Bob Achanya, President, of the Nigeria-Bangladesh Trade and Technology Forum NBTTF, paid her a courtesy visit.
She expressed that, the ministry will partner with NBTTF to develop the skills of the young.
According to her, We want to engage the youths so that they will not be involved in illegal activities.
“The blue economy is the priority of President Bola Tinubu and young people will be the focus/
“We will also need to engage young people, especially in the insecurity-prone areas, because they can be used for bad things but when we engage them, they will not be involved.
She disclosed that the ministry was proposing to engage the young people in the South-South geo-political zone due to the natural resources in the area.
In his early remarks the leader of the delegation of the Nigeria-Bangladesh Trade and Technology Forum, Achanya said that the visit was to increase economic relations between Nigeria and Bangladesh, adding that continuous high-level engagement by the governments and private sector would help address the issue of poverty.
Acharya said that the forum sought to progressively add value to existing and ongoing bilateral relations and leverage strategic trade and investment opportunities by match-making businesses and industrialists.
The NBTTF president added that the forum would focus on skills development to remove people from poverty, adding that the forum would host a summit where countries would display their products.
“The forum will have a three-year collaboration with the country to build the capacity of young people.
“Through strategic partnerships, we will foster growth, champion South-South cooperation and usher in an era where businesses and individuals can flourish on the global stage.”
Business
Climate Change: GIZ Lead Efforts To Boost Collaboration In Africa
Mariam Sanni
The German Agency for International Cooperatives ,GIZ has intensify efforts on climate change by announcing the formation of Association of Africa Climate Adaptation Business Network (AACABN) to foster collaboration among African businesses dedicated to climate adaptation.
Dr. Denis Mujibi of Usomi (Usomi) expressed gratitude to the German government, GIZ, and all stakeholders for their support.
He is the first cohort to establish such an association that is also aimed to build on the program’s momentum on climate adaptation.
The association selected Suleiman Dikwa (Green Sahara Nigeria) as Chairman and Dr. Denis Mujibi (Usomi) as Secretary. The Steering Committee comprises four members: Greg Ikwe (Oklan Best Limited), Elizabeth Mbogo (Nazava), Ibukunoluwa Animashaun (FutuX Agri-consult Ltd), and Greg Ikwe (Oklan Best Limited).
GIZ has endorsed this initiative, recognizing its strategic alignment with their objectives to sustain support for climate adaptation businesses and facilitate investment in the sector.
The establishment of AACABN marks a significant step towards creating a unified network of climate adaptation enterprises across Africa, poised to drive meaningful change and innovation.
Similarly , the two-year program, organized by GIZ, aimed at enhancing business modeling and financial linkages for climate adaptation, has successfully come to a close.
The intensive program engaged 13 select African companies from Kenya and Nigeria, with the final segment held at a summer camp in Feldafing, Germany.
The initiative focused on developing sustainable business models, measuring impact, and preparing companies for investment readiness in the climate adaptation sector. Participants underwent diverse training modules tailored to address various sectors, including:Agriculture, Forestry, Climate-smart technologies , Infrastructure, Irrigation, Water, among others .
Through this program, participants gained valuable insights and skills to refine their business approaches and adapt to evolving climate challenges.
During the closing ceremony, the African Climate Adaptation Business Network was formally established,
The Program Head Denise Engel praised the program’s achievements in promoting peer learning and enhancing business models to attract investments.
Inaugural Members of PrivABoo: Arctic, Infrastructure, Botanic Treasures, CoFarms
Ecocycle,FutuX Agri-consult Ltd, Green Sahara, IrriHub, MajiAgri, Nazava,Oklan Best Limited,Peal, Agro., Usomi, Utooni, and White Gold Camel Milk
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