Youth and Young Nigeria

NYIF Initiative is Timely, Beneficiary Thank Youth Minister

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3 years ago

April 18, 2023

One of the numerous beneficiaries of the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), could not hide his heartfelt feelings, and emotions when he received the loan, from Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, an initiative of Honourable Minister Sunday Dare for Nigerian youths.

According to the beneficiary, whose name is withheld, his appreciation and debt of gratitude goes to the Honourable Minister for Youth and Sport development, Chief Sunday Dare.

Excerpt of the letter he wrote reads; “I sincerely appreciate and commend your efforts in facilitating the prompt disbursement of the NYIF funds to me, and many of my peers”.

“My joy knew no bound, when I was credited this evening by the NYIF…, this no doubt is one of the numerous achievements of your administration (Oloye Sunday Dare) as Youth and Sports Minister, and the APC government with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the helm.

He continued, “the loan as disbursed is timely, and would surely go a long way in making the desired impact, as this year’s farming season just began. I am most grateful for this privilege. Thank you Sir”, the beneficiary concluded.

The NYIF fund, conceived and championed by the Youth and Sports Minister is a N75 billion starter loan, approved by President Buhari, which has helped changed so many lives, boosted many SMEs, brought many businesses back to live, and helped many through the NYIF empowerment.

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CLTC Partners with UNIAGY, NYFF for Youth Conference, Leadership Debate

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3 weeks ago

October 16, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) is set to host a youth conference themed “Nigeria @ 65: Reviving Values and Volunteerism among the Youth.”

In a statement signed on Thursday by the Head, Information Unit, CLTC, Chinwe Nduka the Centre announced that the event will hold on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, in collaboration with major partners including the United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Youth (UNIAGY) and the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).

The conference aims to inspire active citizenship, strengthen civic values, and promote volunteerism as vital tools for rebuilding trust, unity, and shared responsibility among Nigeria’s youth.

A major highlight of the event will be the grand finale of the Youth Leadership Debate, an initiative of the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), which provides a platform for young leaders to articulate their vision for the nation’s future.

Confirmed speakers include the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande; Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa; and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO of Future Africa.

Other notable speakers are Samson Itodo (ED, YIAGA Africa), Rotimi Olawale (ED, Youth Hub Africa), Elisabeth Agbiti-Douglas (Director, NYFF), Mrs. Abiodun Essiet (SSA to the President on Community Engagement – North Central), Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa (SSA to the President on Special Needs & Equal Opportunities), Dr. Titilope Gbadamosi (SA to the President on Youth Initiatives), Surayyah Ahmad (Founding Partner, Sabou Capital), Aishat Dahiru (Youth Focal Point, IOM Nigeria), Rafiat Atanda (Communications Specialist, UNODC), and Mr. Rex Stephen Ojochegbe (Student, ATBU).

The conference enjoys the support of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), reflecting strong ministerial commitment to empowering Nigerian youth. It is also supported by Aspitah Global Resources, the event’s implementation partner.

Participants will include students, young entrepreneurs, professionals, and community-based organisations. Interested persons who cannot attend physically will be able to join the event virtually.

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