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We will revamp Principal’s Cup, Headmaster’s Cup-minister pledges

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4 years ago

October 26, 2019

…as 25 kids discovered at NYG get scholarship

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday in Abuja pledged to revamp the Principal’s Cup and Headmaster’s Cup competitions in the secondary and primary schools respectively.

Dare said this would be part of the renewed bid by the Youths and Sports Development to deepen the development of sports at the grassroots.

The minister made the pledge when officials of the National Youth Games (NYG) and Nigerian Tulip International School in Abuja paid him a courtesy visit.

He said his ministry would be working closely with the Federal Ministry of Education to repackage and re-launch the two competitions as part of plans to mix sports and education, especially at the grassroots.

“The competition will involve primary and secondary schools across the country with the aim to grow and nurture a new generation of athletes that will take over from the older ones.’’

The minister also said arrangements had been concluded with some private schools to sponsor athletes recently discovered at the 5th NYG held in Ilorin in September.

“Nigerian Tulip International School is partnering with the ministry to give the athletes 100 percent scholarship for their secondary school education,” he said.

Dare said the ministry has also launched a campaign titled “Adopt an Athlete”, which is targeted at individuals and corporate bodies adopting a number of athletes and training them.

The Vice-Principal (Academics) of Nigerian Tulip International School, Bob Ushie, in his remarks, thanked the minister for “coming to turn around sports in the country’’.

Ushie said the school thought it wise to develop students in education and sports in order to have well-rounded youths who could win laurels for Nigeria in the future.

However, 25 Young athletes discovered from the last NYG will be given full scholarship in the school.

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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3 days 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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