Olawande
26 Jan
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has called on journalists across the country to take a firm stand against the spread of fake news, describing it as a threat to the democratic process and a major factor eroding public trust in the media. Comrade Olawande made this statement in Abuja during a courtesy…
26 Jan
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to empowering Nigerian youth, recognising their critical role in shaping the future. This commitment was stressed during a courtesy visit by the Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Masudur Rahman, to the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, in Abuja. The minister was represented at…
18 Jan
The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity in Nigeria. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the launch in Abuja, according to a statement by the ministry's spokesperson, Omolara Esan. Olawande said the initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic…
12 Dec
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to focus on six key strategic areas towards the transformation of young people from January 2025. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande disclosed this at the ongoing 7th National Council on Youth Development (NCYD) in Borno state with the theme “Transforming and Repositioning the Nigerian Youth to thrive…
16 Nov
The Federal Government has requested a strategic partnership with the European Union (EU) focused on the establishment of a Youth Connect Hub, an initiative designed to provide young Nigerians with resources, mentorship, and training opportunities as well as entrepreneurship. The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who made the request during his visit to…
6 Nov
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has assured Nigerian youths of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to adopting and implementing policies aimed at providing a conducive environment for them to thrive. Olawande, who gave this assurance while addressing the Valedictory Sitting of the 5th Session of the Nigerian Youth…
2 Nov
The Federal Government (FG) has rolled out plans to tackle unemployment across Nigeria through technical skills. To achieve the FG's ambition, the Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has said he will initiate digital literacy programmes, technical skills empowerment and leadership insight to address unemployment. Olawande made this pledge at the commemoration of the…
1 Nov
The Federal Government on Friday urged young people in the country to actively develop and adopt crucial 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, digital literacy, and effective communication to be more attractive candidates in the eyes of potential employers. According to the government, these skills are essential tools for navigating the increasingly competitive job market and…
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