Uncategorized
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.
Uncategorized
CLTC DG Reaffirms FG’s Dedication to Nurturing Innovative, Productive Nigerian Youth
By Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to raising young Nigerians who are productive, innovative, and imbued with patriotism, service, and integrity.
She gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja in her goodwill message at the ongoing two-day Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables — 2025 Mid-Term Review, where she also commended the Ministry of Youth Development, led by Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for championing youth-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Abiola, the retreat provides a unique opportunity to review and realign efforts to ensure that government policies and programmes translate into measurable impact in the lives of Nigerian youths.
“This retreat is both timely and strategic. It provides a platform to collectively review, align, and sharpen our focus on the priorities of Mr. President. More importantly, it allows us to deepen collaboration within the youth development sector to ensure that government policies deliver real change to our young people,” she said.
Highlighting the Centre’s achievements, Abiola disclosed that over 6,000 youths have been trained in value orientation and re-orientation in the just-concluded half-year period. She emphasized that the CLTC, with its long history of building citizenship values, leadership capacity, discipline, and volunteerism, remains steadfast in supporting the Ministry’s mandate and national priorities.
“We see ourselves as partners in this great task of nation-building. Our goal is to raise young Nigerians who are not only productive and innovative but also committed to the spirit of service, patriotism, and integrity,” she added.
Abiola urged stakeholders and participants at the retreat to bring forward actionable strategies that would strengthen coordination, eliminate bottlenecks, and accelerate delivery on presidential mandates.
She concluded by reaffirming CLTC’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry and other agencies to advance youth development across Nigeria.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured5 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured4 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports3 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News9 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured6 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
