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FG set for operation ‘Youth must Acquire a skill’ initiative’ in 774 LGA
Joel Ajayi
a move to change Nigerian youth narrative in the country the ministry of youth development is set to commence operation tagged “every Nigerian youth must have a skill initiative know as Nigerian Youth Academy NiYA across the country, a move it believed will provide job opportunity for at least 7million youth.
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande stated this when he played host to the State Commissioners for Youth and Sports Development forum his office in Abuja.
He called on Commissioners to embark on aggresive engagement of the youth in their various state to curb the crime in the society.
He said that the Federal Government through Youth Ministry is to deliver at least two skills to every Nigerian youth and consequently train over 7 million youth within the next 2 years, using the platform of the about-to-be launched Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA)
According to the Minister, the objective of the meeting is to have a strong collaboration with State Commissioners from the 36 states of the nation in order to guarantee effective replication of Federal Government initiatives and programmes aimed at addressing the challenges confronting youths in the nation. He emphasized the need to change the narrative through engagements with the youth from different states and provision of the enabling environment to make them productive.
“line with the renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President on access to capital, job creation, poverty reduction, food security, and inclusion, the Ministry is working with the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), a digital platform to educate, empower and elevate millions of Nigerian youths in areas of capacity building, entrepreneurial support, mentorship and much more.
“As the Minister of Youth Development, I am aware that Nigeria has a high population of youths who make critical contributions in the economic development of the nation.”
“In today’s dynamic world, the youths are the driving force in shaping the economic growth of any nation. Therefore, harnessing this energetic and vibrant youth demography has become imperative for the country’s progress and development.”
” Government will train inmates on skills acquisition, adding that the current administration believes that this approach would guarantee the reduction in the number of repeat offenders and also enhance the reintegration of the inmates who are predominantly youths into the society.”
The Minister also emphasized to the commissioners the need for cooperation in order to ensure seamless implementation of youth programmes and policies, most especially at the state and local government levels.
Speaking further about other activities of the Ministry, the Minister observed that the “youth engagement activities which already commenced in Borno State will continue so that at every point, there is always a platform for youths to offer their ideas and make inputs into government policies and programmes.”
“We are equally working, exploring the prospects of establishing a ‘Green House’ in each Local Government Area that will serve as a facility where unemployed young people at the Local Government level can go to access support and begin their journey towards a productive and gainful engagement,”TThe Minister explained that the Ministry will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Bank of Industry (BoI) and other Ministries, Department and Agencies to tackle the challenges confronting the youths.
In his remarks the leader of the Forum of State Commissioners of Youth and Sports Development, Nigeria, Bashir Datti, who is also the Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Plateau State assured the Minister that the Commissioners from various States are ready to collaborate and support the Federal Government to achieve these goals, adding that the youths have to be engaged to shun social vices.
Health
Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 directors
Ultimate Health Services (UHS), a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has announced the appointment of Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo as directors to its board to strengthen capacity and functionality.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UHS, Mr Lekan Ewenla, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ewenla said that the appointments, made by the HMO’s Board of Directors and shareholders, were in line with global corporate governance and best practices.
He said that it was also a reflection of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity and empowering women in leadership positions within the organised private sector.
“The appointments of Adefeko and Abiola-Odunowo are in-line with the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity.
“It is also in accordance with the global agenda for gender inclusiveness in the corporate world and political appointments,” he said.
Ewenla added that the appointments were intentionally done to enhance the organisation’s growth focusing on private and informal sectors, various groups and associations in the country.
He said that enrolment into the health insurance programme is now mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents.
Ewenla described Adefeko as a corporate executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience.
“She has successfully led businesses and delivered impressive results in the financial services, print and broadcast media, marketing and communication industries.
“Adefeko is passionate about gender inclusion, equity, and female empowerment.
“She is an active member of Women in Managing Business; has served in several committees and chaired the communications committee for the annual conferences for three years,” he said.
The managing director equally described Abiola-Odunowo as a distinguished business executive with a multi-faceted career spanning over three decades in finance, law, and logistics.
He said that she would bring a unique combination of financial and legal expertise, and strategic business development into the board of Ultimate Health HMO.
“Abiola-Odunowo has vast experience in treasury management and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of financial operations and risk management.
“She has expertise in oil and gas, real estate, and environmental law, with a special focus on regulatory compliance and legal frameworks within complex industries,” Ewenla added.
NAN
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