Tag: youths

Soludo tasks youths on development

By Chimezie Anaso, Awka.   Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called on youths of the state to be catalysts of good governance and development.   Soludo made the call after the election and inauguration of the new leadership…

January 6, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

LASTMA charges youths to be good traffic ambassadors

By Aisha Colem, Lagos.   The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Bolaji Oreagba, has charged youths to be good traffic ambassadors while on the road.   He said that this was important to ensure orderliness and…

December 11, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

HYPPADEC to give financial support to 7,500 youths in Kwara — MD

By Olayinka Owolewa, Ilorin.   The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) says it has plans to financially support 7,500 youths in Kwara to enable them to grow their businesses.   The Managing Director of YPPADEC, Abubakar Yelwa, disclosed…

October 28, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari urges youths to live together, explore new technology for greater opportunities

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerian youths to look beyond factors such as culture, ethnicity and religion in relating with one another.   He also urged them to embark on more travels, socialising, tolerance and…

July 9, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Lagos govt. kindles youths’ interest in modern agriculture – Commissioner

The Lagos State Government says it is refocusing the attention of its youth population on modern agriculture, a veritable part of the economy. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, said this on Friday in Ikeja, during the final stage…

March 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Adesina urges Nigeria to invest in its youths for guaranteed future

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for more investments in the youth, as they represent the future of Nigeria.   Adesina said this in his acceptance speech after he was conferred with the award of Extraordinary…

March 7, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari directs inclusion of younger people in Board appointments

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed relevant government officials to ensure that young citizens with the requisite skills and experience are included in all Boards and Committees of the Federal Government.   He gave the directive when he received members of…

February 11, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Elumelu wants youths to imbibe corporate governance principles

Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings, on Tuesday emphasised the need to inculcate strong corporate governance principles and practices into the youth, saying that this would help in entrenching viable, sustainable institutions.   Elumelu spoke at the 2021 Institute of…

November 23, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Sule urges youths to acquire technical skills to become employable

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has advised youths to acquire technical skills in order to be relevant and employable.   Sule gave the advice on Thursday in Lafia, while launching the 2021 Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Programme and job fair…

October 28, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Gov. Makinde pledges to promote, encourage talented youths to grow businesses

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration will continue to identify, encourage and support talented and creative-minded youths to grow businesses in the state.   Makinde, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on Saturday in…

October 2, 2021 · by komolafe times ·