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Players Hunt For Honours At 4th Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Classics

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Joel Ajayi

Top players are expected to join the hunt for points, honour, and prizes at the fourth Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Classics scheduled for Lagos from 25 to 26 of this month.

Preparations have begun for the two-day event which has now evolved into a national championship.

Categories to be competed for 18 rounds of games are the Opens, the Intermediate, and the Masters.

Ebikeme Adowei who instituted the tournament in 2020 in honour of his mother said it’s his own way of sustaining interest, discovering talents, and creating competition for Scrabble in the country.

It would be recalled that George Ezinore won the last edition held last year in Lagos.

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FG Committed to translating Youth Expectations into Actionable Policies – Minister of Youth

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Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, affirmed that the Federal Government is fully committed to translating the diverse and evolving expectations of the youth into an array of actionable policies that will address their specific needs and aspirations.

The Minister made this known during the Nigerian Youth Consultative Forum, “the Summit of the Future” , held at the United Nations House Auditorium, Abuja.

Dr. Ibrahim said this forum is dedicated to capturing the views and expectations of the youth while collectively addressing their challenges to create a future where every young Nigerian can flourish.

She emphasized that the primary objective of this forum is to diligently gather and comprehensively understand the diverse views and expectations of the youth by collectively addressing their pertinent challenges.

According to the Minister, “Nigeria’s challenges are complex, but not insurmountable. By harnessing the power of technology, fostering entrepreneurship, and championing education and skills development, we can create a vibrant ecosystem where young Nigerians can thrive. We must also prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that our initiatives benefit every segment of society, including marginalized and vulnerable groups,” she stated.

She encouraged young people to be bold in their ideas, fearless in their advocacy, and relentless in their pursuit of a better future, adding that the platform amplifies the voices of Nigerian youth, as well as brings solutions to their challenges.

The Minister further explained that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a blueprint for a better world. However, achieving these goals requires more than just governmental effort; it demands the active participation of every citizen, especially the youth.

Earlier, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative and United Nations Resident Coordinator Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo said that the summit provides an opportunity to regain focus and reaffirm a commitment to a multilateral approach that benefits all people and all regions.

He noted that the future summit will be based on the 2023 SDG Summit and enhance global cooperation, which will eventually accelerate progress on the 2030 agenda.

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