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Rt Hon Nse Essien commissions camp for FC One Rocket

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5 years ago

October 16, 2019

Member representing, Onna State constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of A ssembly, who is also the chairman, committee on security, youth & sports,Rt. Hon. Nse Essien, has commissioned a brand new camp for new FC One Rocket in Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking to newsmen during the opening of the new blocks of buildings he constructed, Hon. Essien who is owner of the club said, “this team was born out of a vision that I have for young people not just the in the State but Nigeria as a whole because this team does not recognise the background of religion or ethnicity. It is open for every young footballer who can play good football”.

While speaking on the young team’s performance in their various outings so far, he said, “we just won the inaugural eight-team tournament at just three months old, I can bet you that this team is a team that will go places because we have young men who are ready to give their best to the round leather game”.

“Most importantly, the vision is to take these young boys out of the street and give them a platform to become the Kanu Nwankwos of today and tomorrow.”

Citing examples on how far the players can go he said, “look at Victor Osihmen, who left Nigeria about 4 years ago and he is doing so well in Lille that the whole world is focusing attention on him, about three years ago that wasn’t the case . He was just like these young boys. Again Samuel Chukwueze, where was he three years ago? He was just like one of them here, so they have the opportunity now to exhibit their God-given talents to the world.The vision is to provide them the platform which we have just done”.

Hon. Essien concluded by saying that just like with every other business endeavor, he hopes to recoup his investment. “Football is a lucrative business and I believe that with the calibre of boys we have in this team, we’ll be able to market them to the world and sustain the team.”

The three month old Football Club has had an impressive run so far beating NNL side Ibom Youth and Vandresser FC, a National League side in some of their outings.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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2 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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