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Promoting Players From Lower Cadre, Best Way To Improve National Team- Lawmaker

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4 years ago

November 14, 2019

By Ijeoma Okigbo

The Chairman, House Committee on Sports Olumide Osoba, said promoting players from the lower cadre is catalyst to improving the team.

Osoba said this following Super Eagles 2-1 victory over the Squirrels of Benin Republic in Uyo in the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Eagles who were trailing 1-0 earlier needed goals from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kanu to place Nigeria top in group L with three points.

On the performance of young players like Osimhen, Kanu and Samuel Chukwueze as well as finding a replacement for retired striker Odion Ighalo, Osoba was optimistic that the young lads in the team would fill the void.

The lawmaker also lauded Eagles manager Genort Rohr for equipping the squad with players who had featured in age grade competitions for the country.

“As you can see, he is inviting players from the lower cadre and that is the way to go.

“Most countries move their players from age grade competitions to the national team and I think that is what the coach is trying to do now which makes a lot of sense and that is what happens anywhere in the world.

“Germany won the 2017 Confederation Cup with majority of her players moved from the age grade level to the senior team.

“In the end, this is to foster unity, good type of play and more,” Osoba said.

He also praised the team for winning, in spite of trailing 1-0 earlier.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s opponents Lesotho and Sierra Leone finished a one all draw and rests on second and third on the log, with Benin in bottom place.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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3 days ago

April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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