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FG to Empower Nigerian Youth with Skills and Education to Promote Socio-economic Progress

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2 years ago

May 16, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim has said that the Federal Government will empower the Nigerian youth with appropriate skills and education to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development that will promote socio-economic progress.

She made this statement on Thursday in Abuja at the Opening Ceremony of the Ministry’s Management Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables with the theme: ‘Achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities and Deliverables’ ,

She stressed the need for providing Nigerian Youth with quality education, skills training and employment opportunities to make them self reliant.

The Minister explained that the youth population in Nigeria holds immense potential and opportunities for the nation. However, they face daunting challenges such as high unemployment rates, skill gaps, and limited participation in socio-economic and political spheres.

“These issues demand immediate and sustainable attention to unlock the full potential of this demographic and drive inclusive growth and development”. She added.

Ibrahim who stressed the importance of unity and collaboration said that each department, stakeholder, and partner plays pivotal roles in the success of the mission, explaining that by working together, they can harness collective expertise, resources, and passion to create a comprehensive and impactful youth development strategy.

According to the Minister, “the Ministry is at the forefront of a pivotal mission at this Retreat to formulate, implement, monitor, and evaluate youth development policies and programmes that will deliver our desired outcomes and fulfill our mission. Our work aligns with the national objectives and is crucial in ensuring that our youth are not only prepared to face the future, but are also equipped to thrive in the socio-political and economic development of our nation.”

While admonishing the paticipants at the retreat, Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande stated that the only way the government can improve the lives of the youth in the nation is by being committed to empowering them , “This is crucial because, in the near future, people will inquire about the efforts made by the government to uplift the youth in the country”.

He stated that the Retreat is an opportunity for the Ministry to establish a strong foundation in order to make progress.

In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, expressed his commitment to assisting the Ministers in ensuring that policies and programmes are not only aligned with national priorities, but also fast-tracked to deliver on the Ministerial Performance Bond within the specified time frame. He emphasized that with the collective efforts of all stakeholders in the youth sector; they can deliver on the mandate and contribute to the development of the nation.

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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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16 hours ago

October 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.

“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.

Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.

“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.

Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.

“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.

Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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