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Tribute To Late Maj Gen. EA Akpan Rtd

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4 years ago

May 18, 2020

It was with deep sorrow that the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim DSS Ph.D. MTRCN, Management, and Staff of the Scheme received the shocking news of the transition of Maj Gen EA Akpan rtd. on Saturday, 15th May 2020.

Gen Akpan was the 4th Chief Executive of the Service Corps who sat in the saddle of leadership from 1984 to 1988. He was a consummate administrator who repositioned the Scheme on the path of growth during his tenure as National Director — the nomenclature of the headship of the NYSC until 16th June, 1993.

His achievements include:Institution of the NYSC Flag and Anthem which have subsisted till this day;Institution of the Annual Sports Festival;

Establishment of NYSC Farms across the country, which revolutionised Community Development Service, among so many other accomplishments.

His transition coming in quick succession with that of the 6th Chief Executive of the Corps, Late Maj Gen Hafiz Momoh rtd, has left the NYSC Family highly traumatised.

Our heart goes out to the family, the Government and people of Akwa-Ibom State and the Nigerian Army who have lost an icon, a great patriot and mobiliser of men and women for community development.

We are however consoled by the fact that he lived a worthy life, touching so many people and institutions which is the hallmark of a purposeful life and shall outlive him, speaking eloquently in his favour in so many years ahead.

He shall sorely be missed by the Scheme which related with him until his transition to eternal glory.

May God forgive his sins and grant his soul everlasting peace and bliss.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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1 day 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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