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International Dream Cup: SOPAN charges Future eagles not Despair

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5 years ago

June 15, 2019

International Dream Cup: SOPAN charges Future eagles not Despair

…wants resilient spirit against Romania

Joel Ajayi

Chairman of the Sports Online Publisher Asociation Of Nigeria ONLINE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SOPAN,) Martins Odiete has urged the Nigerian U-16 Team, otherwise known as ‘Future Eagles ‘ to put behind the 4-1 heavy defeat against host side Japan.

In a Press issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Association, Olaoluwa Aro and made available to The Gleamer News.

At the match day 2 of the on-going INTERNATIONAL DREAM CUP TOURNEY, Nigeria’s Future Eagles suffered a 4-1 loss in hands of host nation Japan but can return winning ways against Romania in their third group match.

According to the statement “Today’s result against host side Japan wasn’t what we expected but it’s part of the round leather game. It’s just a minor hiccup that is associated with tournament like this, especially knowing fully well how talented you are, other nations won’t make it easy for you to sail through; But we believe you can pick up the pieces of today’s match and use them to your advantage in your next match.

The future opened their campaign with a 3-0 drubbing of Mexico, which placed them on top of the group before the shocking 4-1 defeats to Japan earlier today.

However, SOPAN boss Odiete, maintains the Future Eagles stars can come out strongly in their last group match between Romania

“Romania is another lifeline for you to make huge statement in this competition, we believe in Coach Haruna ilerika led technical crew as we hope for favourable result against Romania in the last group match “ he asserted

The DREAM CUP INTERNATIONAL competition is a major tournament that is geared towards building the future of most national teams globally.

The likes of Egesionu Sopuruchukwu, Captain Oluwatobi Adeleke, and Adeyeye Damilola who were the products of Zenith under 15 program, have registered their names on the scoring sheets in this ongoing championship far away Japan.

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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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