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World Scouting Delegation Visits Nigeria: Strengthening Collaboration with Local Scouts
The World Scout Bureau is sending a high-powered delegation, led by its Acting Secretary General, to Nigeria from January 20 to 23, 2025. This historic visit underscores the Bureau’s commitment to fostering a stronger partnership with The Scout Association of Nigeria (TSAN) while promoting youth development and community service across the nation.
A key highlight of the visit will be the formal conferral of the title Grand Patron of the Scout of Nigeria on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in recognition of his leadership and the Federal Government’s efforts in youth development.
During the four-day visit, the delegation will engage with TSAN leadership to review the association’s progress, address challenges, and explore new opportunities for growth. Special emphasis will be placed on aligning TSAN’s objectives with key initiatives such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the African Union’s Vision 2063, and the Federal Government’s programs targeting youth empowerment and capacity building.
The delegation is also expected to meet with stakeholders, including government representatives, Scout leaders, and local partners, to foster collaboration and ensure TSAN’s continued role as a valuable public utility organization.
Founded in 1907 by Lord Baden-Powell, the World Scout Movement remains the world’s leading educational youth organization, with over 57 million members spanning 176 National Scout Organizations. The World Scout Bureau serves as the movement’s international secretariat, facilitating its vision of empowering young people to make a positive impact in their communities.
This visit not only highlights Nigeria’s importance within the global scouting community but also reaffirms the commitment of the Scout Movement to nurturing responsible, skilled, and active citizens. It is a significant step toward ensuring that the values of scouting continue to inspire and empower Nigerian youth for generations to come
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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