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NANS Unites As Academic Activities Commences ahead of 2023 Elections

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1 year ago

November 9, 2022

…Attributes Resolution of Crisis To Stakeholders, Asiwaju, Okowa and Badaru

Joel Ajayi
Stakeholders in the National Association of Nigerian Students NANs popularly known as THE NATIVES, have united the factional leader of the Association, Comrade Farouk Umar with the President, Comrade Usman Barambu to form a strong Association as students resume school after the ASUU strike.

At a News Conference in Abuja, the Chairman of the NATIVES, Comrade Olalekun Smart said that various dispute resolution mechanism were used to achieve the result for the welfare and well-being of Nigeria Students at home and in the diaspora.

After the NANS convention few months ago at the Old Parade ground, Abuja from where Comrade Usman Barambu emerged as President, other aggrieved members also declared Comrade Farouk Umar as a factional President of NANs.

During a News Conference in Abuja, the Chairman of the Natives, Comrade Olalekun Smart said after the challenges of END SARS and ASUU strike, it was important the students have a common front to ensure smooth academic activities, and described the coming together as a win win situation.
He stressed that there was no victor , no vanquish.

A former NANs President, Comrade Jude Imagwe stressed the need for sustained unity and peace in the Association for the benefit of students.

He commended Comrade Umar and his supporters giving him an assurance of support always for his sacrifice.
Comrade Farouk Umar said he stepped aside for peace and unity in NANs and urged his supporters to give maximum loyalty to the NANs President.

Comrade Umar explained that some political leaders, Asiwaju Bola Amhed Tinubu, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Muhammadu Badaru of Jigawa State contributed to the resolution of the crisis in NANs.
He explained that Asiwaju Bola Amhed Tinubu had invited him to join his campaign council and that since NANs was apolitical, he needed to step aside.

The NANs President, Comrade Usman Barambu gave an assurance of an inclusive government and advised students across the Country to get their voters card and participate actively in the forth coming General Election.

Comrade Barambu stressed that the interest of students would continue to be given priority throughout his administration.

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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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