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Senator Sani Receives Victorious John Utaka Football Academy, Calls for Increase in Appropriation for Sports

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August 1, 2022

Senator Sani Musa representing the Niger East Senatorial District of Niger State at the Nigerian 9th National Assembly has called for increase in appropriation for Ministry of Youth and Sports development

Senator Sani stated this while receiving Victorious John Utaka Academy who just won the Niger state football association league and recently went on tour of France where they played youth teams of Ligue 1 teams.

The senator said there is need to create enabling environment for sports to thrive and the current support for sports is not enough

‘ The government needs to increase their support for sports and I as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria would make efforts to see that the ministry get the needed support from federal government’

‘Nigeria is blessed with so much talents and we are not doing enough to tap into them saying not all of us can be politicians,some will be doctors and lawyers while you people have decided to be footballers and we are going to give you the needed support to live your life to the fullest’

The senator went further by commending John Utaka for his support to the youth and said he is going to officially receive the boys at the national assembly after recess

‘I did not plan for this because you people are not suppose to be waiting outside before I receive you but I will ensure that once we return from recess I and other senators will receive you at the National Assembly ‘he concluded.

Reacting to the gesture by the honourable member, Communication and Program manager of John Utaka Football Academy Yusuf Yahaya Garba says the team will be looking forward to meet there lawmakers.

“It will be a great experience for the players to interact with the lawmakers as well as see the law making process”

John Utaka Football Academy is an academy Know for churning out quality and talented footballers some of which have represented the country at various youth levels as well as some plying their trade in leagues across the globe.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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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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