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Trial Census Exercise: NPC Marks Census Night In Selected Enumeration Areas

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July 18, 2022

Joel Ajayi

In continuation of the ongoing Trial Census fieldwork, the National Population Commission wishes to announce that the census night, which signifies the commencement of persons’ enumeration in the selected Enumeration Areas and Local Government Areas starts on Tuesday night, 19th July 2022.

In a press statement issued on Monday by the NPC Director, Public Affairs Isiaka Yahaya, Ph.D. revealed that Census night is the night immediately before the first day of enumeration set aside for the enumeration of homeless persons.

According to the statement, the Enumerators are expected to enumerate all homeless persons seen within the selected Enumeration Areas and LGAs during the census night.

“The decision to enumerate homeless persons at night is based on the fact that homeless persons are usually found in designated places such as markets, bridges, and motor parks where they pass the night rather than day time when they are likely to be on the move.

“The observance of the Census Night is in accordance with international best practice and ensures complete enumeration of the population.

“The census reference period for the Trial census will be from the zero hours (00:00) of the first enumeration day, 20th July to midnight (24:00hrs) of the last day, 24th July 2022.

“The Commission calls on residents of those selected areas to support and cooperate with Enumerators as they carry out their assignments professionally.”

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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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