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Ayodele Olawande

May 16, 2025

FG unveils new youth-focused health awareness campaign

He said Yo! Health was designed to improve access to essential health services while promoting awareness, education, and preventive care.

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande
May 6, 2025

FG sets up NYSC reform committee

He emphasised the vital role the NYSC had played in fostering national unity and youth development since its inception in 1973.

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
April 30, 2025

FG reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment

He urged the youth chiefs to champion community development through education. 

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande
March 24, 2025

Tinubu inaugurates academy to nurture Nigeria’s future leaders

Mr Tinubu said the academy would focus on skills development, employment, leadership, and civil engagement.

Tinubu
March 12, 2025

Youth, labour ministries sign MoU to tackle unemployment

Ayodele Olawande says the Ministry of Youth Development’s success will be measured by how effectively it reduces unemployment.

Labour and youth ministers
March 10, 2025

Stronger economy will stop citizens from leaving Nigeria, says Tinubu

The president noted that his economic reforms had repositioned the economy for greater prosperity and empowerment.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
March 7, 2025

Foundation organises football tournament to mark International Women’s Day

The tournament focused on celebrating women’s empowerment, teamwork, and inclusivity through sports.

Generation Equality International Football Tournament 2025
March 3, 2025

FG reiterates commitment to peace in Niger Delta

The minister also reiterated his commitment to supporting resolutions that would emerge from the discussions.

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande
February 24, 2025

Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo’s seventh gov; pledges to prioritise citizens’ welfare

Messrs Aiyedatiwa and Adelami took the oath of office administered by the state’s chief judge, Olusegun Odunsola, at the Akure Stadium.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 19, 2024

FG launches campaign to curb irregular migration among youths

He said that Africa and the Middle East have the highest number of irregular migrants.

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande