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Youth Minister Pledges to Prioritize Staff Welfare for Greater Productivity
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim has assured the management of the Ministry that staff welfare and training will be prioritised in to bring out the best in the performance of staff in order to achieve the mandate of the Ministry.
The Minister gave this assurance on Monday in Abuja during an interactive session with the management staff of the Ministry.
Dr. Bio-Ibrahim, who expressed concern over the poor level of staff welfare, said that timely payment of travel allowances and other essentials will be prioritised to ensure optimal performance of staff.
Emphasising the significance of the management meeting, the Minister said that there is a critical need for regular monthly deliberations to enhance the ministry’s productivity and strengthen teamwork among staff.
“Teamwork in the Ministry is of paramount importance, especially in implementing policies for youth development, as the Ministry plays an important role in securing and shaping the future of Nigeria. “She added.
Speaking further, the Minister announced plans to host a ministerial retreat, saying that the purpose is to cascade the insights gained from the cabinet retreat, and to sign a performance bond which aligns with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration.
She, therefore, urged all departments to provide periodic updates on their activities to ensure transparency and progress in the ministry.
Dr. Bio-Ibrahim noted that the paucity of funds in the ministry is hindering lots of activities but assured that the management is making an effort to ensure the success of the upcoming retreat and other activities of the Ministry.
The Honourable Minister of State, Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, in his remarks, expressed optimism that the outcome of the meeting will be purposeful. He pledged his support for enhanced staff welfare.
“Thank you all for having us. I believe that the outcome will be fruitful and contribute significantly to the government. We are committed to doing our best and ensuring that we do the right thing at the right time.”* he said.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed emphasised that the purpose of the meeting is to review the activities of the ministry to track up the programs, to access performances and at the end of the day to ensure that programs are undertaken in line with the agenda of the present administration.
Dr Dunoma Ahmed said, “As you all know that we have very competent and experience staff who are always available to undertake and implement policies of this administration and with the support and direction of leadership of the minister and the minister of state, I want to assure you that we will live up to expectations by achieving the mandate of the ministry”
The Permanent Secretary gave the assurance that the Ministry will implement the digitalisation of the Federal Civil Service implementation plan 2025.
“The digitalisation plan with its six (6) pillars, will come to bear to assist us in undertaking our programs by training and re-training the staff in order to enhance the value of our staff” He said.
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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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