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NYDB Technical Committee Presents Game-Changing Proposal to Youth Minister for Empowering Nigerian Youth
Joel Ajayi
The Technical Committee of the National Youth Development Bank (NYDB) met with the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, to present a groundbreaking proposal aimed at tackling the funding and inclusion challenges faced by young Nigerians.
The proposal seeks to empower the youth and enhance their opportunities for development.
During the high-level presentation in Abuja, the Co-Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo, outlined strategic initiatives designed to provide financial support, skill development, and innovative funding solutions tailored to the needs of young people. He added that the proposal seeks to bridge the gap between youth-driven enterprises and sustainable financial resources, fostering long-term economic impact.
Mr. Okhaimo explained that, with Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population, the country is at a critical juncture where economic empowerment and financial inclusion are essential to unlocking the full potential of its young citizens.
“The Bank’s mandate is based on the recognition that access to finance is one of the most significant barriers preventing Nigerian youth from actively participating in business, innovation, and wealth creation,” he said.
He further emphasized that the NYDB will adopt a diverse funding approach, with the Bank being majority-owned by the Federal Government.
The NYDB structure will also accommodate additional funding from various sources in subsequent years, including government allocations, development finance institutions, private sector contributions, and innovative financing mechanisms such as youth intervention funds, concessional loans, and blended finance models.
In his response, the Honourable Minister, Comrade Ayodele Olawande commended the committee’s efforts and reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empower young Nigerians.
He emphasized the importance of financial empowerment in reducing unemployment and promoting innovation across various sectors.
Comrade Olawande expressed optimism about the next steps in realizing the proposed initiatives and collaborations, which he said are expected to effectively refine and implement the proposal.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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