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Stephen Chinedu will excel in Croatia -Bello

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5 years ago

May 31, 2019

Croatian club side, Hajduk Split Football club new teenage sensation, Stephen Chinedu will excel with the club based on his discipline and sense of commitment.

Mohammed Bello of Kenny’s sporting Management, Abuja, said that the young Nigerian who just signed a three years contract with the Croatian club will hit the top as his performance during his trial drew the attention of other Europe based clubs.

Bello said the player who is a product of Romeo Academy Kano is presently being managed by KSM and from what they have seen of the youngster, in no distance time he will hit the headlines.

Chinedu who signed a three-year contract with Croatian club HNK Hajduk Split until at least the end of the 2021-2022 season, may have his stay with club propelling him for greater challenges in Europe and the Nigeria national teams.

The player now plies his trade with the six-time champions following a successful trial that lasted for two weeks with seven goals which made him a target for top clubs within Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bello said the selling point of Chinedu was that he is a striker with great ball sense, strongly built and pace.

“For me, it will not take Stephen Chinedu much time to join big clubs in Europe, he is solid and a bully in front of the goal, he hit his targets with precision and he is over 6ft tall and I must say I foresee a bright future for him,” Bello said.

Speaking from his base, Chinedu said his target is to concentrate on how best to help the club add to its wares and possible chance to play for top European club.

“I must tell you, it was a great decision for me and my agents, we did not rush at it and I know my dream is to become a great player in my country and at the global level.

“I work hard every day to improve my tactical discipline to achieve the desire goal but one thing I know is that I will win trophy for the club and my performance will possibly attract an invitation to any of my country national team by the handlers, I am at home here in Croatia, ” he said

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FG Approves N110 Billion to Rejuvenate the National Youth Investment Fund

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8 hours ago

May 18, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government has approved N110 billion to revitalize the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for the 2024 fiscal year to serve as a cornerstone for youth empowerment.

The Minister, Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, disclosed this during the closing ceremony of the Ministry’s Management Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables with the theme: ‘Achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities and Deliverables’ in Abuja.

She said the fund is not just a financial reservoir but a catalyst for youth entrepreneurship and innovation aimed at bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity.

Dr Ibrahim further stated that this administration is committed to empowering every Nigerian youth through actionable policies and innovative programmes, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which aligns with the renewed hope agenda.

“Federal Government has also approved the integration of Skills and Entrepreneurship Development into the NYIF programme, transitioning the NYIF Committee to an interim project management office, and investing N5 billion in the Youth Development Bank.” She added.

According to her, “the National Youth Development Bank (NEXTGEN BANK), a pioneering effort in partnership with the Bank of Industry and their private sector partners, represents a ground-breaking stride towards economic independence for our youth. With an initial take-off shareholder fund of N10 billion, this institution will be instrumental in nurturing young entrepreneurs and innovators who are the bedrock of our nation’s future.”

The Minister further explained that the Retail Development Financial Institution will be dedicated to providing financial solutions tailored specifically for young entrepreneurs, youth-backed ventures, and youth-sector enterprises, adding that with an initial capitalization of N10 billion, the bank is poised to be a pillar of support for youth-led enterprises, offering not just loans and equity but development, guidance, mentorship, and a network of resources. The Bank of Industry will be investing N2.5 billion and their private sector partners have committed to the balance of the N2.5 billion investment, and the bank will be private sector managed.

“The rehabilitation and transformation of Youth Development Centres across the country are set to commence immediately. These centres will be transformed into hubs of technical, digital, and creative skills training; bastions of social, political, and cultural engagement, amongst our youths; and sanctuaries for mental health and combatting the scourges of substance abuse and social decay. By investing in these centres, we are investing in safe spaces that foster the holistic development of the Nigerian youth”, she stated.

In his vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry, all development partners and stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and unflinching support towards lifting the quality of life of Nigerian youth.

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