Tag: youths

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 ·

FG remains committed to provision of employment opportunities for youths – NDE

The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mallam Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo, says the Federal Government remains committed to the provision of employment opportunities for Nigerian youths.   Fikpo gave the assurance in Ibadan on Wednesday, while signing a…

September 8, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Sanwo-Olu charges youths to be global ambassadors, leaders

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged Nigerian youths, especially those living in the state, to be global ambassadors and real leaders of tomorrow.   Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Lagos State…

September 2, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

3,000 youths to be employed by NALDA’s agriculture scheme in Kogi – Gov.

  Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lauded the proposed scheme of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) in the state, saying it will provide employment for over 3,000 youths in crop farming and animal husbandry.   Bello…

August 29, 2021 · by komolafe times ·