Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy made this assertion.
Tijani made the submission at the 33rd convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure.
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Information and Communication Technologies have become integral to modern life and are transforming various aspects of our society. Be it at work places, business, education, interaction, entertainment and even the way we manage our social lives, ICT plays salient roles. In fact, governments, individuals, and organizations recognize ICT as a catalyst for positive change, as it has the potential to drive economic growth, improve access to education and healthcare, enhance communication and collaboration, and address various global challenges.
A gathering of prominent global leaders, including Nigeria’s President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), as well as numerous leaders from the public and private sectors, came together to commend the exceptional contributions of Tony Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), to youth development and entrepreneurship in Africa.
The SBI Media Workshop is a CSR initiative of SBI Group aimed at encouraging young Nigerians by giving them a push to be creative and innovative towards birthing unique ideas.
Olufayo made this assertion at a news conference held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State on Friday.
Bamidele Oloyelogun, the Speaker of the House, made the call in a statement issued by the spokesman of the House, Olugbenga Omole, on Monday in Akure.
Valentine Okelu, the Executive Director of the company told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Awka that jobs would be created through the establishment of the new office.
The partnership, which was announced by Google on Tuesday, said the tech company’s initiatives will address the need for funding, training and services across identified sectors, including support for 500,000 SMBs and 25,000 teachers.
The State Government has also committed to pay for certification examinations of up to 2,000 residents in various skills of their choice through the programme to improve their credentials.
The NGO, which is consistent with its personal ethos and conforms with the tenets of Sustainable Development Goal 5, made this known in a media release it issued to mark World Youth Day on August 12.
The founder of Ojo Ola Oyo, a youth development movement, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, said the actualisation of the Fund initiated by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, at this critical moment confirmed that Nigeria has finally got the right person to run the affairs of her youths.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the new boards would be supported to efficiently steer the affairs of the agencies and help the Government to change the State’s narrative in improving business and security.
We are faced daily with the evolving talent of a kid who escaped the brutalising confinement of Peckham’s gangland lifestyle to lead a boisterous Marlian movement that derives its power through music that encourages euphoric freedom, athletic dance steps, Bohemian abandon, sartorial rebelliousness (no belt, no bra), and his obsession with boobs, bums, ganja and bullshit.
The repentant cultists also surrendered one AK-47 riffle, one pump action gun and three matchetes.
Youths in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue, have reportedly killed a notorious criminal known as One Man Squad, who before his death allegedly terrorised Gboko community.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of National Diaspora Commission, on Saturday admonished Nigerian youths not to allow anyone to use them for violence during the voting processes and at the collation centres.
In a statement on Monday, PMF President, Tunde Irukera, said the main objective of the free training is to assist the teeming youths of Nigeria by redirecting their minds towards positive directions.
About 25 years ago, Afro-Juju super star, Sina Peters, crooned that the dawn of the youth had arrived and the old should give way for the new.
Abubakar gave the assurance when he spoke to journalists shortly after the end of the dinner hosted by Governor Ben Ayade for the former Vice President and his delegation in Calabar on Sunday night.
Presenting the tools to the beneficiaries, the state Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, reiterated commitment of the present administration to employment creation for youths, as the focus was to alleviate poverty among the less-privileged.