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FG to Collaborate with NIYEEDEP to Create Jobs for 12 Million Youth

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11 months ago

December 3, 2024

The Federal Government is to collaborate with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP), to address youth unemployment, poverty, and their related impacts on restiveness, radicalization, and insecurity by creating jobs for (12) twelve million youth farmers and food entrepreneurs.

The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, announced this during a press conference when he hosted NIYEEDEP, led by the Coordinator, Kennedy Iyere at his office in Abuja.

Comrade Olawande disclosed that the initiative is aimed at providing Nigerian Youths, the enabling economic platform and empowerment opportunities needed to become creators of their own jobs and to also transform themselves into change agents and catalysts for nation-building, wealth creation, poverty alleviation, crime reduction, social transformation and economy development.

The Minister stated, “The initiative will focus on some strategic economic engagement areas such as, Youth Farmers’ Cooperative Scheme, Food4All Initiative, Arts4Money Project, Tech4Jobs Scheme, Waste2Wealth Project, Youths4Wealth Scheme, Youths4Charity Outreach, Youths4Peace Initiative and Skills2Job Initiative
He explained that the initiative is intended to be achieved through the creation and management of national grassroots business clusters and cooperatives, integrating value-chain investment and engaging youth in agri-food entrepreneurship.

“The collaboration will serve to ignite wealth creation revolution, in such vital economic sectors as technology, entertainment, renewable energy, digital commerce, innovation and creativity among others with a target to produce 6 million and more jobs.”

Comrade Kennedy Iyere, the coordinator of NIYEEDEP, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Minister for his tireless efforts in promoting initiatives that foster economic development.

He assured the Minister of his commitment to effectively implement the initiative, emphasizing its potential to stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and enhance overall community progress.

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Senate Confirms NCC Board, charged to Consolidate Reforms and Expand Digital space

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11 hours ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

The newly confirmed Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have being urged to provide bold, transparent, and accountable leadership that will consolidate ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and expand digital access to every part of the country.
Sources revealed what the President will expect of them following the Senate’s confirmation.

Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the NCC, along with other distinguished members:
• Senator Ramoil Olalekan Mustafa, CON
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede
• Princess Oristserenwe Emiko
• Barr. Christopher Sandy Okorie
• Hajiya Maryam Bayi

The new Board brings together experienced professionals and reform-minded leaders at a critical time in the evolution of Nigeria’s digital economy.

Chief Olorunnimbe is part of a new generation of leaders whose blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service reflects the administration’s vision of a knowledge-driven, inclusive, and globally competitive economy.

NCC Board is expected to focus on strengthening regulatory independence, improving consumer protection, and accelerating broadband expansion, while ensuring that Nigeria remains a secure, attractive, and competitive destination for digital investment.

Board to work is expected to work in close coordination with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, and the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in advancing the goals and accelerate delivery on the Renewed Hope Agenda for a digitally inclusive, knowledge-driven economy.

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