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I will Not Smile Until Kogi People Smile-Sani Lulu

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5 years ago

August 1, 2019

The Gleamer

I will Not Smile Until Kogi People Smile-Sani Lulu

…Picks gubernatorial from to fix Kogi State

…Says Its time for Kogi to witness dev’t

Joel Ajayi

The Former Nigeria Football Federation NFF President, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abudullahi has vowed not to put smile on his face until he put smile on the faces of all the people of Kogi if elected as the next governor of the state come November later this year.

Lulu who was disturbed by the poor level of development under the present administration of the state said that Kogi in his own time will witness unprecedented development.

Speaking shortly after he purchased the gubernatorial form of All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the primary election.

Alhaji Lulu aka Mr Fix stormed APC National Secretariat in Abuja at about 12 noon and went straight to pick the form amidst unprecedented cheers from supporters that trooped into the nation’s capital.

As at Thursday Alhaji Lulu was number 7 Aspirants who have so far collected form to file for Governorship position in the state.

According to him Kogi is for all, I will not smile until I see my people smiling, I will not enjoying until I see my people enjoying, that exactly what I have been doing from where I came from.

“People said, I have been tested and trusted and I have delivered in all level of positions I have occupied in Nigeria. I want to tell all Kogites that we shall work as a team to lifting this state to the highest state in Nigeria.

“There is nothing impossible for the willing mind. I am personally committed to give my best to Kogi state and I be live the state has the human resources that we can tap and give this state a desire name.

“I have said my vision is to use the potential of confluence historical in attracting partnership with private sector in creating maximum development in that area.”

Talking about insecurity which has been the cog in the wheel of growth of Kogi state, Lulu, however pledged that security of lives and properties of everyone in the state is guarantee.

While clearing air on a situation where the Present Governor Yahyaa Bello was allegedly since been sponsor different aspirants for them to step down for him at appropriate time, Former FCT Sports Director Lulu said: “If Yahaya Bello is sponsoring them it will be to my advantage of me, at the end of the day it will be Sani Lulu versus Yahaya Bello and by the grace of God I will defeat him.

“There is no amount of money that can entice me, to step down, the elders in Kogi endoresed my candidature, the Kogi people are backing me I will not disappoint them.”

He equally promised to united people of Kogi: “One important thing for me is to unite all the kogites, that is my primary objective”.

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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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