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Nigeria Is On Drip, Gov Ortom Cries

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2 years ago

June 29, 2022

Joel Ajayi

Governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom has revealed that Nigeria as a nation is right now on drip, whose chances of surviving is slim, saying except all Nigerians arise and liberate themselves the country is on the bottom.

He stated this during the Wednesday morning show on Arise TV programme, Ortom called on all Nigeria to rise up and rescue Nigeria irrespective of party affiliations.

According to him, Nigeria is stagnant, Nigeria is on drip.

“Like the name of your TV Arise, I am calling on all Nigeria to arise and liberate ourselves from these challenges.

“One man cannot solve Nigeria problem of this country, we need to come together look at economy, look at social life, we are at the bottom, like President Buhari promised us that he will take us from top to bottom, now we are at bottom, we need to come together to take ourselves from bottom to top.

“It’s not about PDP APC, APGA OR Labour party, it’s all about all of us, we need to rescue Nigeria irrespective of party affiliations, one man cannot solve this problem.

“The country is dwindling, we are sinking, the issue now is that Nigerians need to arise to bring this country back on track. We can’t continue this way, and people should stop deceiving themselves.

Many people are telling President Buhari that all is well with Nigerians, all is not well with Nigerians, I am a grassroots man, I was a local government chairman to party members to federal and back to state as a Governor, all is not well, we are suffering, there is a problem.

“And this goes beyond partisan politics , we must forget about APC, PDP, we must look at what we can do to help this country, Nigeria is stagnant, Nigeria is on drip and the chance of surviving is slim except we all come together to rescue the situation.

“In 2015 dollar was less than N200, today its over N600, fuel was N87 now is N300, the gas is on high side, food is on high side, cueing in every filling station, some people can’t boast of three square meal, some go on zero square meal, because they have nothing, you go to the farm, bandit will attack you and this government is not well inform.” He cried.

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FG Approves N110 Billion to Rejuvenate the National Youth Investment Fund

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8 hours ago

May 18, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government has approved N110 billion to revitalize the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for the 2024 fiscal year to serve as a cornerstone for youth empowerment.

The Minister, Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, disclosed this during the closing ceremony of the Ministry’s Management Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables with the theme: ‘Achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities and Deliverables’ in Abuja.

She said the fund is not just a financial reservoir but a catalyst for youth entrepreneurship and innovation aimed at bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity.

Dr Ibrahim further stated that this administration is committed to empowering every Nigerian youth through actionable policies and innovative programmes, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which aligns with the renewed hope agenda.

“Federal Government has also approved the integration of Skills and Entrepreneurship Development into the NYIF programme, transitioning the NYIF Committee to an interim project management office, and investing N5 billion in the Youth Development Bank.” She added.

According to her, “the National Youth Development Bank (NEXTGEN BANK), a pioneering effort in partnership with the Bank of Industry and their private sector partners, represents a ground-breaking stride towards economic independence for our youth. With an initial take-off shareholder fund of N10 billion, this institution will be instrumental in nurturing young entrepreneurs and innovators who are the bedrock of our nation’s future.”

The Minister further explained that the Retail Development Financial Institution will be dedicated to providing financial solutions tailored specifically for young entrepreneurs, youth-backed ventures, and youth-sector enterprises, adding that with an initial capitalization of N10 billion, the bank is poised to be a pillar of support for youth-led enterprises, offering not just loans and equity but development, guidance, mentorship, and a network of resources. The Bank of Industry will be investing N2.5 billion and their private sector partners have committed to the balance of the N2.5 billion investment, and the bank will be private sector managed.

“The rehabilitation and transformation of Youth Development Centres across the country are set to commence immediately. These centres will be transformed into hubs of technical, digital, and creative skills training; bastions of social, political, and cultural engagement, amongst our youths; and sanctuaries for mental health and combatting the scourges of substance abuse and social decay. By investing in these centres, we are investing in safe spaces that foster the holistic development of the Nigerian youth”, she stated.

In his vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry, all development partners and stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and unflinching support towards lifting the quality of life of Nigerian youth.

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