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FG Reiterates Commitment To Creating A Conducive Environment For Youths
Joel Ajayi
Federal Ministry of Youth Development is steadfast in its commitment to creating an environment conducive to the growth and prosperity of the youth, to unleash Nigeria’s potential.
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim disclosed this in her keynote address during the graduation ceremony of the second Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Fellowship in Abuja, on December 20, 2023.
According to the Minister, the Ministry is envisioning a Nigeria where every young person is not just a spectator but an active participant in the unfolding narrative of the country.
The Minister assured that the Ministry will play an essential role in driving meaningful change. *”Our mandate extends beyond providing opportunities. It encompasses nurturing a generation of leaders who are not only well-equipped with the necessary skills but are also driven by a sense of duty and responsibility towards our great nation.”* She reiterated.
Dr. Bio-Ibrahim speaking on the theme of her address, Unleashing Nigeria’s Potential through the power of youth political leadership, explained that it is a clarion call for action that defines the Nigerian youth. “
*”Unleashing Nigeria’s potential through the power of youth political leadership is a clarion call for action that beckons us to recognize the immense talent, creativity, and resilience that define the Nigerian youth.”* She said.
The Minister noted that the theme resonates deeply with the Ministry’s education, engagement, and empowerment mission.
She observed that education is the bedrock upon which a nation’s future is built, and it goes beyond the classroom. It is about equipping our youth with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to navigate the complexities of political leadership.
While extolling the achievements of 45 young graduates, the minister stated that their commitment, dedication and enthusiasm had earned them a well deserved place in the prestigious programme and set the stage for a new era in Nigeria’s political leadership.
Dr. Bio-Ibrahim, therefore, called for effective participation of the youth in elections, as the decline in their participation in the last general election raised some concern.*
“Examining the roster of candidates for the 2023 elections revealed a noticeable decrease in the representation of young contenders, dropping from 34% in the 2019 general election to 28.6% this year.”* She added.
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We Are Ready For NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final-Onikeku
Joel Ajayi
Sports Secretary of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, has revealed that his team will be ready to compete when the final face of Zenith Basketball League Phase commences in Lagos.
Speaking on Saturday at the end of phase two for the Savannah conference in Abuja where the customs team only lost just one Game, Onikeku expressed that the customs team is ready to fight and win the trophy.
The top teams from each conference Atlantic and Savannah will converge in Lagos for the National finals.
The eight teams include, the Customs women’s basketball team Air Warriors, Titan Female team, and…. Will join MFM, First Bank Dolphins, and another team to compete.
Onikeku thumbs the Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Basketball Team for their resilience and outstanding performance at the just concluded Zenith Basketball League Phase 2 in Abuja.
According to him, the team has done well, in phases 1 and 2 we played 14 games and won 13 it’s a plus, and the team will be ready for Lagos.
”I just finished discussing with a coach, we are going to keep them in Camp because the time is very short so they will just take the weekend off and by Monday the team will continue the preparation.
”So, they will be in Camp until maybe four days before the championship and we will move them to Lagos for the competition proper and feel of Arena before the championship.
”We are going to Lagos prepared and we are going to leave no stone unturned we will go to Lagos and play equally with the same tempo with every other team not underrating any team.
”.Our main goal is to make sure we get to the final, then talk about winning the league and go to the zonal competition and try to secure qualification for Africa Championship”.
Onikeku, who also serves as the Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, acknowledged the immense support of the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, for the development of sports within the Customs organization.
He said, “The CG’s support has been tremendous, not only for basketball but for all sports that the Customs participate in. Playing for Customs means you will always be highly motivated. The more the players compete, the better they become”.
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