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FIVB plans developing Volleyball in Nigeria-Vice President

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May 17, 2022

The Vice President of International Volleyball Federation, Mushtaque Mohammed said the international body are set to assist the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) in developing the sport in the country.

Mohammed disclosed this to journalists on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday

The Former President of Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Federation said there is need to help the development of the sport and enhance the participation of Nigeria in world championships and Olympics.

According to him, Nigeria is part of the countries in Africa where there is a need for the development of the sport from cadets to senior level.

He said, “Nigeria, like most of countries, is really important in the development of world Volleyball.

“There is a need to help the development of the sport and to enhance the participation of Nigeria in world championships and Olympics.

“We are here to discuss with the National federation what types of support we can bring to Nigeria so that volleyball can develop in a big way,” he said.

Mohammed, who is also the President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Development Commission said Nigeria needed to do more competitions ahead despite participating in the FIVB U19 Boys Championship twice.

He said, “The junior category is one of the most important categories for development because Nigeria is doing well in the junior category .

“There is no upward transitioning and that is what we need to help you win; we need to help you with new technology, better administration.

“We need to train the administrators so that leadership can help to bring that transition from the youth to junior and to senior category.

On his part, Olympic Gold medalist Gilberto Amauri, known as “Giba”, said the development commission will help to develop the 54 countries in Africa which Nigeria is part of these countries.

The three times World Champion revealed that Nigeria is among the well structured volleyball nations in Africa.

Giba who doubles as the secretary of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Athletes’ Commission said, ”The development commission will help to develop the 54 countries in Africa which Nigeria is part of these countries.

“Nigeria is really good in Volleyball because we have some countries and we are trying to work with these countries in Africa to bring globalisation together in the sport.”

The delegates from federation that received the FIVB officials included the President of Nigeria Olympic Committee, Alhaji Habu Gumel; the President of NVBF, Musa Nimrod, the first and second Vice President NVBF, Professor Olatunde Morakinyo and Controller Monica Ezugwu; North East Zonal Representative on the board of NVBF, DCP Stephen Hasso (RTD) amongst others.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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