Youth and Young Nigeria

Youth Ministry Completes Digital Training for Youth

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4 years ago

May 5, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has completed its 2020 Digital Training for Youth in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Device Repair and Training. Programming, Digital Marketing, Web Design and Cinematography.

In a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Director Press Mohammed Manga said participants for the training at the Youth Development Centre, Ode-Omu Osun State, were competitively selected from a pool of online applications from across the country.

According to the statement, In addition to training the youth in the various digital skill areas, beneficiaries were equipped with tools to practice what they have learnt in line with the Ministry’s end-to-end training approach, which entails equipping trained youth to be self-employed.

“In this regard, the trainees were equipped with devices or packs that correspond to the skills they were trained for. Participants for Web Design, Robotic and Artificial Intelligence got one laptop computer each, those that were trained for Programming and Digital Marketing got one note pad each, and trainees for Cinematography got one camera each, while Mobile Device Repair trainees got a starter pack each.

“It is imperative to state that this round of Digital Skills Training was provided through the Ministry’s 2020 Budget in the midst of budgetary challenges arising from the COVID 19 Pandemic.

“The Ministry, therefore encourages Nigerians who have inquiries about its skill training programmes , to make use of its robust virtual and onsite helpdesks at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja and not resort to speculations.”

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CLTC Partners with UNIAGY, NYFF for Youth Conference, Leadership Debate

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2 weeks ago

October 16, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) is set to host a youth conference themed “Nigeria @ 65: Reviving Values and Volunteerism among the Youth.”

In a statement signed on Thursday by the Head, Information Unit, CLTC, Chinwe Nduka the Centre announced that the event will hold on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, in collaboration with major partners including the United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Youth (UNIAGY) and the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).

The conference aims to inspire active citizenship, strengthen civic values, and promote volunteerism as vital tools for rebuilding trust, unity, and shared responsibility among Nigeria’s youth.

A major highlight of the event will be the grand finale of the Youth Leadership Debate, an initiative of the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), which provides a platform for young leaders to articulate their vision for the nation’s future.

Confirmed speakers include the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande; Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa; and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO of Future Africa.

Other notable speakers are Samson Itodo (ED, YIAGA Africa), Rotimi Olawale (ED, Youth Hub Africa), Elisabeth Agbiti-Douglas (Director, NYFF), Mrs. Abiodun Essiet (SSA to the President on Community Engagement – North Central), Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa (SSA to the President on Special Needs & Equal Opportunities), Dr. Titilope Gbadamosi (SA to the President on Youth Initiatives), Surayyah Ahmad (Founding Partner, Sabou Capital), Aishat Dahiru (Youth Focal Point, IOM Nigeria), Rafiat Atanda (Communications Specialist, UNODC), and Mr. Rex Stephen Ojochegbe (Student, ATBU).

The conference enjoys the support of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), reflecting strong ministerial commitment to empowering Nigerian youth. It is also supported by Aspitah Global Resources, the event’s implementation partner.

Participants will include students, young entrepreneurs, professionals, and community-based organisations. Interested persons who cannot attend physically will be able to join the event virtually.

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