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Youth Ministry Partners Flutterwave to Drive Youth Empowerment, Mentorship

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8 months ago

February 23, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave to advance youth empowerment, mentorship, and access to start-up funding. The signing ceremony, presided over by the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, was attended by senior officials, including the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya.

Under this partnership, the Ministry and Flutterwave will launch strategic initiatives to equip young Nigerians with essential digital skills, mentorship opportunities, and access to funding for start-ups. A key aspect of this collaboration will see Flutterwave streamlining stipend disbursements for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, ensuring faster, more efficient financial access.

This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his eight priority pillars, which emphasize job creation, youth empowerment, and economic growth. The Director of Legal Services at the Ministry, Mr. Ernest Ezebilo, underscored the partnership’s significance in equipping Nigerian youth with the tools they need to succeed.

Flutterwave Co-founder and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to leveraging technology to create sustainable opportunities for young Nigerians. He emphasized that this collaboration would help build a robust support system for aspiring entrepreneurs and job seekers.

Minister Olawande lauded Flutterwave’s role in advancing youth-focused initiatives, describing the partnership as a pivotal step toward realizing President Tinubu’s vision for youth empowerment. He highlighted the involvement of key agencies under the Ministry, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), in implementing these programs.

“This partnership directly contributes to achieving the President’s eight priority pillars by: Creating jobs and driving economic growth, Expanding access to training, mentorship, and funding for young entrepreneurs, Supporting youth-led businesses to foster innovation and industrialization, Strengthening technical and leadership training programs, Enhancing access to capital for start-ups, Leveraging digital innovation to create sustainable employment opportunities Promoting civic engagement through NYSC and CLTC initiatives and Demonstrating the impact of public-private sector collaboration in national development,” Comrade Olawande stated.

The Honourable Minister reaffirmed that this partnership with Flutterwave will significantly enhance the Ministry’s mission to empower Nigerian youth, positioning them as key drivers of the nation’s economic transformation.

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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo

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16 hours ago

October 5, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.

The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.

Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.

The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.

“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.

The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.

He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.

“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.

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