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Hall 7 Project Renews Partnership With NYSC, Set To Build Skill Center

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4 years ago

July 22, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The partnership between the National Youth Service Corps and Hall 7 Project, a private estate developer company has begun to yield greater results.

In a statement issued by Director, Press and Public Relations Adenike Adeyemi (Mrs) on Wednesday in Abuja.

This follows a discussion between the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, and the Chief Executive Officer of Hall 7 Project, Mr Olayinka Braimoh in Abuja.

General Ibrahim, while hosting the Chief Executive Officer of Hall 7 Project, under the Olayinka Braimoh Initiative in his office in Abuja today, lamented the scarcity of white-collar jobs in the country which has made skill acquisition very compelling.

He said that the NYSC Scheme would continue to strive towards empowering Corps Members for job creation.

According to him, Jobs are not available like before and COVID-19 has also brought serious economic meltdown.”

“We are ready for your collaboration that would bring tremendous benefit to our Corps Members and other youths in the country”, the DG said.

The Director-General had earlier paid a visit to the CEO of Hall 7 Project in order to revisit an agreement earlier reached by the two entities in respect of the construction of a skills acquisition centre at Ezi Community, Delta State.

General Ibrahim further stated that the expansion of the NYSC’s skills acquisition programme was one of the five policy thrusts of his administration which underscored the vigour with which he pursued it.

He, therefore, welcomed the plan by Hall 7 to erect, furnish and donate an ultra-modern skills acquisition center for the training of Corps Members and other youths.

Mr Braimoh revealed that his company and NYSC had already signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the issue at hand, stating that a curriculum for the various skill sets had already been developed, awaiting NYSC’s approval for work to begin; and expressed delight at the Director-General’s passion for the project to come to fruition.

Speaking further, he said that the inspiration behind the philanthropic gesture was his desire to give back to society, for the benefit of mankind.

He commended the NYSC for its unwavering commitment to youth empowerment over the years through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development training for Corps Members.

We will support the NYSC Skill Acquisition and also ensure the sustainability of the project’, Mr Braimoh stated.

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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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