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Ayodele Olawande

May 17, 2024

FG holds retreat, focuses on reducing Nigerian youths’ unemployment rate

The Ministry of Youth Development says its 2024 ministerial retreat will focus on reducing youth unemployment rates by promoting an entrepreneurial mindset.

April 17, 2024

Ministry to partner NIPSS in harnessing digital economy for youth empowerment

The minister said collaboration with NIPSS would facilitate capacity building for young people in the digital economy.

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande
April 1, 2024

EFCC won’t spare ‘mega thieves’ in anti-corruption war: Olukoyede

The EFCC boss said the anti-graft war would not spare anyone linked with economic or financial crime.

Ola Olukoyede
February 18, 2024

Japa Syndrome: Tinubu working to ensure youth abroad return to Nigeria, says minister

“President Bola Tiunbu is working to ensure an enabling environment so that people that Japa will come back and live a normal life.”

February 2, 2024

FG seeks concerted efforts in fight against drug abuse

FG has announced plans to introduce a door-to-door campaign, which he would spearhead to engage the youths in all the 774 LGAs.

Drug abuse
October 17, 2023

Civil servants should cooperate with us to achieve Tinubu’s agenda: Ministers

Youth ministers Jamila Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande have pledged to ensure that President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ for Nigerian youth was realised.

Youth ministers Jamila Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande
October 4, 2023

Senate confirms three additional ministerial nominees

The nominees include Jamila Bio-Ibrahim (Kwara), Balarabe Lawal (Kaduna State), and Ayodele Olawande (Ondo State).

Nigerian Senate
September 26, 2023

Senate screens CBN governor, deputy governor nominees Tuesday

“We will consider the screening of Dr Cardoso at the Committee of the Whole. Cardoso will be screened alongside four deputy governors.”

OLAYEMI CARDOSO; CBN
September 17, 2023

Dayo Israel loses out as Tinubu nominates Ibrahim as youth minister

Mr Tinubu also appointed Ayodele Olawande as minister of state for youth.

Jamila Bio Ibrahim