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FG Partners African Union Development Agency On Youth Empowerment
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed an agreement with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) to empower 1 million Nigerian youths through Agro Forestry, land restoration, and staple food cropping.
Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim made this known at the just concluded Cop 28 summit in Dubai, UAE, where stakeholders in the African continent came together to discuss the ecosystem as it affects the African continent .
Dr Jamila in her speech explained that the Ministry had agreed to partner with AUDA on their flagship programmes such as energies africa and the AFR 100 initiative, starting in January 2024.
The Minister said the first phase of implementation of these projects will be to restore ten thousand hectares of land in Niger state. According to the Minister, the initiative, which is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ s 8- point agenda , will be jointly implemented by the federal government and the Niger State government in alignment with the proposed National Youth Service Corp reforms by the federal government.
The Minister revealed that his excellency Muhammed Umar Bago, the Executive Governor of Niger State, has generously committed ten thousand hectares of land towards the implementation of these projects.
She praised him for supporting the projects and thelaunching of the Niger State Green Economy blue print at COP 28 UAE.
Dr Bio-Ibrahim further said that the implementation of the critical programme will be done through inclusive multiple stakeholders approach that will comprise but not limited to the following; the Federal Ministries of Works, Environment, Agriculture, Energy, Industry, Trade and Investment, African Union Development Agency Nigeria, and the world Bank appraisal projects.
She expressed optimism that the partnership will usher in a lot of benefits to the youth. She said, ” This strategic partnership forged at COP28 symbolizes our commitment to sustainable development, youth empowerment, and environmental stewardship. We are poised to unlock the immense potential of our youth, contributing to job creation, income generation, and economic growth.
The Honourable Minister enjoined concerned Nigerians to work together for the success of the laudable programme. She pointed out that some of the goals of the project are to create jobs, generate income to support participating young people and households as well as to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) of Nigeria.
COP28 provided the opportunity for appreciating the climate change challenges peculiar to Africa. The conference was aimed at building on previous successes and paving the way for measures to effectively tackle the challenge of climate change .
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FG Flags-off Construction Of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway
By Joel Ajayi
Federal Government has flagged off the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway,During the flag-off of the project on the Section I, Phase 1A of the project in Ilelah town, Sokoto State on Thursday.
Minister of Works Sen David Umahi described it as a 48-year jinx being broken and a show of love for the people of the Northern part of the country by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to a statement from the ministry on Friday, signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mohammed A. Ahmed.
Speaking to the people during the ceremony that marked commencement of work, Umahi recalled that the idea of the project was first muted during the first tenure of former President Shehu Shagari but could not be started earlier than now.
Describing it as a payback to the people of Sokoto for the massive support given Tinubu Presidency at the 2023 polls in expectation of even much more from them during the 2027 elections, the Minister said the road is one of the Legacy Projects of Mr President, spanning over 2,000 km with the North having 52% and the South, 48.While appreciating the unwavering commitment and support of Members of the National Assembly for the President’s infrastructure development programme.
Umahi equally thanked the Office of the National Security Adviser ,NSA, for the promise to provide security for the entire stretch of the corridor while the work lasts.Welcoming guests at the occasion earlier, Deputy Governor Sokoto State and Commissioner for Works Hon. Idris Mohammed Danchadi alluded the project to “a dream come true” for the loyal people of the State.
Briefing the massive crowd at the ceremony, Director Highways Construction and Rehabilitation Engr Bakare Umar and the representative of Director Highway Bridges and Design Engr Musa Seidu described the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto – Badagry Superhighway as a Trade, Transport and Security ,TTS, Greenfield corridor traversing Sokoto state through Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and terminating in Lagos State.
The length of Section I, Phase 1A starts from Km. 0 + 000 (Ilelah, Sokoto State) and ends at Silame on the Sokoto/Kebbi State border, according to them.In his goodwill messages, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu recalled that at a Town Hall Meeting in July, 2024 in Birnin Kebbi, the Minister of Works spoke about plans to embark on the project, stressing that the flag-off represents the vision of Mr President to transform Nigeria, and a proof that building viable and lasting infrastructures is possible.
Also another former Governor of Kebbi State and Vice-Chairman Senate Committee on Works Sen. Adamu Aliero noted that upon completion of the Superhighway, travel time between Sokoto to Lagos will be drastically reduced by 48 hours, adding that dams for irrigation and electricity generation and rail lines are amongst its integral parts.The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Onyekachi Peter Nwebonyi who dubbed the Minister of Works as “Mr Projects”, assured Nigerians of getting value for their money.
On his part, the Vice-Chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Usman Banye, said it was a rare honour and a privilege to be a part of the epoch-making ceremony, describing the project as a catalyst for economic growth and a testament to Mr President’s desire to better the lives of the citizenry.
Speaking, the Minister of State for Works, Barr Mohammed Bello Goronyo affirmed that the project is a clear testament of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration
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