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Youth Ministry Set For Youth Fashion Empowerment Programme

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5 years ago

February 3, 2021

Joel Ajayi
The importance of training and retraining in the personal development of individuals has been underscored by the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare.

In a statement by the Minister’s Media office said “The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has concluded arrangements to organize the 2021 National Youth Empowerment capacity building Programme on sustainable livelihood skills acquisition in Tailoring and Fashion design for selected youth in the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT.

The objective of the programme is to adress youth unemployment by training the m in relevant skills to meet market demand in the fashion industry for socio-economic development.

According to the Director Enterprise Development and Promotion in the Ministry; Mr. Momoh I. Olugbenga ,”The essence of the programme is to take the youth away from the streets and reduce unemployment.With the empowerment of young Nigerians, crime rate in the country will be dramatically reduced.”

The empowerment programme is designed for young male and female between the age bracket of 15-29 as defined by the National Youth Policy.

The programme include;Developing and scaling up their capacity in tailoring and fashion design ; establish a sustainable livelihood in tailoring and fashion business, Create jobs and become employers of labour.

However, the programme is scheduled to take place from 7th February to 21st February 2021 at the National Youth Development Centre, Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau state for participants from the Northern states , while National Youth Development Centre, Owode-Egba, Ogun state would host participants from the South West states. The programme is designed to create opportunities for the Youth to excel.

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NTDA Moves to Transform Gelede Festival into a National Cultural Event with Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Ola Awakan paid a courtesy visit to the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, Yaba as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration for cultural tourism development.

The delegation was received by His Royal Majesty, Oba Owolabi Adeyemi Adeshina Adeniyi (Maforunyomi I), the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, Yaba; Olori Mosunmola Anike Adeniyi; the Bales of the kingdom; and members of the White Cap Chiefs. The visit commenced with a vibrant cultural procession by the revered Gelede Masquerades, showcasing the rich heritage of the community.

Addressing the Director-General, the monarch applauded him for honouring the invitation and commended his efforts in leveraging his office to drive innovation within Nigeria’s tourism sector.
The monarch applauds the NTDA Boss for his initiatives towards repositioning the country’s cultural heritage on a global stage.

Oba Adeniyi further expressed his interest in fostering a strategic partnership between the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom and the NTDA, emphasizing the community’s readiness to actively participate in ongoing efforts to develop and promote tourism across the country.

He highlighted key cultural assets within the kingdom, including the Gelede Masquerades; an important cultural symbol associated with fertility and childbirth; and two ancient iroko trees within the community, each over 250 years old.

In response, the DG appreciated the traditional ruler for the invitation, honour, and warm reception, stating that the visit was not only culturally enriching but also strategically important to the Authority’s mandate.
He continued by emphasizing the role traditional institutions play in advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector.

He stated that effective storytelling is essential to unlocking the value of cultural heritage, explaining that documenting and sharing the stories behind cultural elements such as the Gelede Masquerades and the ancient iroko trees would enhance their appeal to both local and international tourists.

The NTDA DG further proposed featuring Igbobi-Sabe’s tourism assets in the ongoing NITOUREY Project, the first-ever tourism dedicated streaming platform in Africa aimed towards showcasing Nigeria’s rich and vibrant tourism assets to the world.

The meeting proceeded with a guided tour of one of the iroko tree sites located in Abule Ijesa, Yaba, where the Director-General observed that the site holds significant potential for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

He encouraged the traditional ruler to work closely with the NTDA in developing initiatives that would revitalize the historic landmarks, positioning them as prominent symbols of Nigeria’s cultural tourism.

The Director-General received royal blessings from the Monatch who wished him wisdom and success in his tenure, while expressing confidence in his leadership and vision.

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