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Olawande Charges Nigerian Youth On Unity And Culture

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December 10, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has called on Nigerian Youths to promote the cultural heritage of the nation and promote national unity.

The Minister made this call in his speech on the occasion of the 2023 batch C stream ll orientation course carnival held at the NYSC orientation camp, Kubwa, Abuja, on Saturday, 9th December. 2023.

Olawande, who identified with all the cultural groups, urged the youths to shun acts capable of breeding disunity and crisis in the country. He emphasized that the country stands to gain a lot from the cultural diversity of the people if properly harnessed.

The Minister reiterated the government’s readiness to improve the condition of the NYSC camps to provide a better environment for the corps members.

The NYSC FCT Coordinator, Mrs Winifred Ngozi Shokpeka, said that the cultural carnival has become a potent tool in bringing Nigerian youths from different cultural backgrounds together towards achieving nation-building and national unity.

She expressed gratitude to the Honourable Minister for not only gracing the occasion but also adding colour to it by actively participating in all the activities to mark the event.

She recalled the financial support the Minister gave the national band, the dance, and the drama group when he paid his first visit to the camp, which was unscheduled.

She said, “He went to them, mingled with them, he was impressed with what he saw and supported each of the group with some sums and encouraged them to get more of their equipment.”

“Most of the instruments used today are new because once they get anything, they invest in their instruments.” The Coordinator added.

A cross-section of corps members interviewed during the event expressed gratitude to the Minister of State for coming to celebrate with them.

Ejiro Akuchinedu Kenneth said, ” I appreciate the Minister of State for coming around to grace this event. The Minister was well involved in every procession, he is a great guy, he represents the kind of people we are looking for in this country.”

Another Cooper, Samuel Olu said, ” I am very glad that the Honourable Minister of State joined us in celebrating the cultural day, this is the first time a top government official of his ranking celebrated with us like this.” The Minister blended with us, his energy merged with ours, he participated in all the activities, and identified with all the cultural groups, I was thrilled.”

Ahmed Ali had this to say, “The Minister made the day a memorable one for us. His action demonstrated that he is truly for us. I am very happy, may God bless him.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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