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Unemployability Of Nigerian Youths, A Ticking Time Bomb

Unemployability Of Nigerian Youths, A Ticking Time Bomb

January 19, 2023 2:07 am

When Nigeria’s minister of Labour, Chris Ngige described Nigerian youths as unemployable last year, the majority of Nigerian youths wished to go for his jugular. He was massively ‘dragged’, especially because of his position in the country and the very obvious unemployment problem in the country. Many people concluded that he was spewing trash to avoid taking responsibility for his failures as the Minister of Labour and Employment.

However, whether he made an earnest statement or was trying to hide behind his claims, an honest and unbiased look at the youths of these days will show you that his statement …

Why Nigerian Youths Don’t Value Democracy — Gbajabiamila

Why Nigerian Youths Don’t Value Democracy — Gbajabiamila

October 4, 2022 6:40 am

The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has asserted that young people in Nigeria don’t value democracy because their expectations have so far not been met.

He pointed out that what Nigeria needs in 2023 is a leader that can reassure the youth about democracy being the best alternative.

Mr Gbajabiamila spoke in Abuja on Monday at the opening ceremony of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative for some youth.

The initiative seeks to train 74 selected youth to develop public sector skills.

The speaker said most youth did not experience the military government and have become disillusioned …

Cleric Commends Youths Over Loss Of Intrest In BBNaija

Cleric Commends Youths Over Loss Of Intrest In BBNaija

September 18, 2022 4:49 am

A Nigerian Missionary Priest who is very popular on social media, Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has commended Nigerian youths for still being focused on Nigerian politics since the beginning of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) season seven show.

The cleric gave this commendation in a post via his official Facebook page, expressing that with the decline of interest in BBNaija this year, the show might not recover, taking the position it was initially accorded.

He further called on Nigerians especially the youths to channel their energy toward voting for the right leaders in the 2023 general elections so that the monetary …

2023 Vote A President Who You Can Trust, GEJ Advises Youths

2023: Vote A President Who You Can Trust, GEJ Advises Youths

September 16, 2022 6:23 am

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has admonished Nigerian youths to vote for a president that has the interest of the nation at heart in the next general elections.

Jonathan, who made this call in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday when he visited a former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said a president who has the interest of the country at heart is all the nation needs at the moment.

‘I appeal to the youth to select a person they believe will lead us well and serve us well, somebody who will take the interests of all of us and …

40% Of Nigerian Youths Jobless; Restless Angry — Adesina

40% Of Nigerian Youths Jobless; Restless Angry — Adesina

March 1, 2022 4:45 am

The President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has decried the high rate of joblessness among Nigerians at the moment, asserting that about 40 per cent of youths were unemployed.

Adesina, who made this disclosure on Monday at a lecture in Lagos, pointed out that the youths were discouraged, angry and restless, as they look at a future that does not give them hope.

In the lecture, titled, ‘Nigeria – A Country of Many Nations: A Quest for National Integration‘, Dr. Adesina , however, said all hope was not lost as youths have a vital …

2023: Atiku Dares Youths To Join Presidential Race

2023: Atiku Dares Youths To Join Presidential Race

February 27, 2022 1:51 am

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday paid a visit to his former boss, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo where he told youths who are intrested in becoming the next President of the country to step into the ring and compete.

Atiku who arrived at the Pent House residence of Obasanjo inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Abeokuta, around 10:00a.m, went straight into the arena where he held a closed door meeting with the former president.

Fielding questions from reporters after almost an hour meeting with Obasanjo, Atiku declared that he was more than capable to become the country’s …

Ooni Of Ife To Honour 100 Youths

January 17, 2020 5:20 am

In an effort to promote the culture of excellence and selflessness in the youths, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, will honour 100 outstanding youths at the maiden edition of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF).

The Yoruba monarch said the awardees, between the ages of 19 and 39, were picked across different tribes and professions.

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In a statement, the Oba said: “As the of Oduduwa and the custodian of our immemorial culture and heritage; redefining the new culture of governance, leadership, entrepreneurial inventiveness and the ingenuity creative enterprises …

Outrage As Council Boss Empowers Youths With Wheelbarrows

January 14, 2020 5:26 am
The Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Ugwu has drawn the ire of residents of Enugu State and beyond after she rolled out a wheelbarrow empowerment program.

DAILY SUN reports that Ugwu is one of the chairmen that were appointed last December, ahead of the Local Government election slated for February this year.

However, in a move many have described as ‘shocking and insulting’, she launched a wheelbarrow empowerment scheme on Monday, at the Council secretariat.

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Just last week, some youths had besieged the

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What Buhari Told APC Youths In Aso Rock

January 12, 2020 2:34 pm
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has revealed what President Muhammadu Buhari told All Progressive Congress (APC) Youth Leaders, its President Bello Shagari, among others, at a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

This was contained in a statement signed Mr Mukhtar Jebba, the Organising Secretary, NYCN Headquarters, on Sunday.

He said: “President Buhari re-emphasised his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion in government to ensure good governance.

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“The President also called on the Nigerian Youth to shun ethnicity and religious discrimination.

“Hence, the Nigerian youth must

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2020: Ohanaeze Youths Task Buhari On Enugu Coal Mines

January 5, 2020 2:18 pm
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Council Worldwide at the weekend called on President Mohammad Buhari to ensure immediate revamping of Enugu coal mines, rebuild the numerous dilapidated railway stations and train coaches abandoned across the South-East zone.

The group made this known in a statement signed by the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the secretary General Mazi Okwu Nnabuike and forwarded to DAILY POST in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.

Ohanaeze youths also lamented the death trapped nature of Federal roads in the Southeast zone, calling for an urgent attention of the Federal

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2023: Arewa Youths Shop For South-South Presidency

January 1, 2020 1:32 pm
Coalition of northern youths under the umbrella of Arewa Youths Assembly have said that they will do all that is politically required to ensure an emergency of a South-South candidate for the 2023 presidency.
The youths said their decision to shop for a South-South candidate who should be in the age bracket of 40-50 years  was borne out of the fact that those northerners eyeing the seat are well above the age bracket, adding that the region had enjoyed the number national seat for too long.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the leader of the coalition, Mohammed Salihu Danlami
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Gbong Gwom Jos Urges Berom Youths To Work For Prosperity

December 27, 2019 4:34 am

The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, has urged Berom youths to shun all forms of sentiments and work collectively for the prosperity of Berom nation.

He admonished them not to allow politics and selfish interests divide  them even as he enjoined them to unite to protect their heritage.

Da. Buba stated this, yesterday, when President of Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Mr.  Gabriel  Badung, led youths on a Christmas visit  to the monarch’s palace.

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