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Senate President Akpabio Engages Young Progressives in Mentorship Conversation at the Youth House.
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dayo Israel, on Friday evening hosted the President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, for an engaging interactive session themed “An Evening with the Senate President” at the APC Youth House in Abuja.
The event convened young leaders, professionals, and members of the APC Youth Wing for an inspiring evening of mentorship and dialogue themed “Legacy. Journey. Experience.”
Dr. Dayo Israel conveyed deep appreciation to the Senate President for honoring the invitation and for his steadfast commitment to youth inclusion and empowerment within the party. He lauded Senator Akpabio as a transformational leader whose remarkable journey in governance continues to inspire a new generation of emerging leaders.
“The Senate President embodies visionary leadership. His remarkable journey from Governor to Minister and now Senate President exemplifies resilience, excellence, and an unwavering dedication to national service. Tonight’s engagement provided young people across our great party a unique opportunity to learn directly from his wealth of experience. We will keep bridging the gap between experience and innovation, ensuring that young people remain active drivers of policy, governance, and political strategy both within our party and across the nation,” Dayo Israel reaffirmed.
In his address, Senate President Akpabio shared profound insights drawn from over two decades of public service. He highlighted the importance of preparation, mentorship, and consistency in leadership, urging young people to build capacity and remain steadfast in their commitment to national development.
“The future of Nigeria rests on the energy, innovation, and determination of its young people. I commend the APC Youth Wing for creating a platform that bridges generations and upholds the values of progress and unity within our party,” the Senate President stated.
The event, which featured a fireside chat, an interactive Q&A session, and the presentation of a souvenir to the Senate President, highlighted the APC Youth Wing’s continued commitment to nurturing leadership development and promoting intergenerational collaboration in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
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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