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Golf :LGAN Drums Support Toward Nigeria Open

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5 years ago

October 12, 2019

Golf :LGAN Drums Support Toward Nigeria Open

Joel Ajayi

Organisers of the 2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship, scheduled for IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja from November 12 to November 15, have began activities lined up towards a successful hosting of the event.

In a statement issued and signed by the Chairman, Media and Publicity

2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship Comrade Kayode Adeniyi on Saturday in Abuja.

The President, Ladies Golf Association Of Nigeria (LGAN), Ekanem Ekwueme, led some members of the committee on a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Power, Goddy Jeddy Agba, as part of the awareness campaign to herald the annual event.

Mrs Ekwueme told the Minister that players from more than 10 African countries have indicated their interest to participate in the championship which was won last year by Eva Magala of Uganda at the Ibom Resort Golf Club in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“The tournament is important because it has the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), being an event where any lady golfer who participated and earned a good score will be ranked internationally,” she said.

Ekwueme said membrrs of the IBB International Golf and Country Club were not only prepared to host but to take the competition’s main trophy from Ugandan Eva Magala as some of the best Nigerian Ladies would take part in the three-day event.

The LGAN President solicited for Mr Goddy Jeddy Agba’s support in making the event a memorable one for foreign players, “so that they will attend and return home with so many good things about Nigeria”.

She however urged the Minister of State for Power to begin to play golf, pointing out that the game is for both the young and elderly.

While responding, Agba who thanked the LGAN members for their efforts in promoting the game of golf among Nigerian women urged them to always think of their country Nigeria first in whatever activities they are doing.

“The present government’s commitment to the development of the Nigerian people in every capacity is unparallel.

“In that regard, your country should always come first in all you do, as a way of giving back to your country too.”

The minister then promised to support the LGAN towards achieving its members’ desire before, during and after the tournament.

In a statement signed by the Chairman, Media & Publicity

2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship Comrade Kayode Adeniyi on Saturday in Abuja.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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2 days ago

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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