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Ayodele Olawande

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Minister for Youth Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Despite the rain, I made time today to engage and share quality moments with corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Awka South LGA of Anambra State. I never miss a chance to connect with young Nigerians on national service whenever I’m in any

Despite the rain, I made time today to engage and share quality moments with corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Awka South LGA of Anambra State.

I never miss a chance to connect with young Nigerians on national service whenever I’m in any
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I received H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Ghanim Al-Hajri, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Republic of Cameroon, the Republic of Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. He paid a courtesy visit to express appreciation for our

I received H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Ghanim Al-Hajri, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Republic of Cameroon, the Republic of Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. He paid a courtesy visit to express appreciation for our
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Today, we held the 2025 Customer Service Week Celebration at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. The event presented a good opportunity to honour the men and women who keep our service promise alive every day. In my remarks, I reminded our team that citizens are not a

Today, we held the 2025 Customer Service Week Celebration at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. The event presented a good opportunity to honour the men and women who keep our service promise alive every day.

In my remarks, I reminded our team that citizens are not a
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In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, I vacated my seat for Miss Williams Grace, an 18-year-old from Lagos State and winner of the IDG National Leadership Essay Competition, to serve as the Minister for the Day. Grace is a proud graduate of Cedars

In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, I vacated my seat for Miss Williams Grace, an 18-year-old from Lagos State and winner of the IDG National Leadership Essay Competition, to serve as the Minister for the Day. Grace is a proud graduate of Cedars
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Earlier today, 17 youth-led startups participated and benefitted from the NiYA StartUp Pitch 1.0. They included Trybb Enterprise, Mobile HealthCare Initiative, Project Launch Pad, Agrogrid, Kedu, Acheva Technologies Limited, Heabron, AA Kwakwatawa General Enterprise, Asoro

Earlier today, 17 youth-led startups participated and benefitted from the NiYA StartUp Pitch 1.0. They included Trybb Enterprise, Mobile HealthCare Initiative, Project Launch Pad, Agrogrid, Kedu, Acheva Technologies Limited, Heabron, AA Kwakwatawa General Enterprise, Asoro
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I had the honour of delivering the Goodwill Message at this year’s edition of the Life After School (LAS) Summit hosted by the Noella Foundation in Lagos. Every year, this inspiring platform reminds us that the real journey begins after school, when certificates give way to

I had the honour of delivering the Goodwill Message at this year’s edition of the Life After School (LAS) Summit hosted by the <a href="/NoellaFoundatn/">Noella Foundation</a> in Lagos. Every year, this inspiring platform reminds us that the real journey begins after school, when certificates give way to
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Earlier today, I delivered a Goodwill Message at the official flag-off of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0, graciously led by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON. This milestone represents another

Earlier today, I delivered a Goodwill Message at the official flag-off of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0, graciously led by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON.

This milestone represents another
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Today, I received two important courtesy visits, both of which centered on expanding opportunities and partnerships for Nigerian youth. The first was from the Sydani Group, a global consulting and development organization with active operations across Africa and Asia. Our

Today, I received two important courtesy visits, both of which centered on expanding opportunities and partnerships for Nigerian youth.

The first was from the Sydani Group, a global consulting and development organization with active operations across Africa and Asia. Our
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Today, as usual, I received in courtesy a number of organisations, including the executives of the National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN); Skywise Group; Guardian Newspapers; and the management of MallFai Foundation, led by Mrs. Hajiya Aisha Atiku Bagudu.

Today, as usual, I received in courtesy a number of organisations, including the executives of the National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN); Skywise Group; Guardian Newspapers; and the management of MallFai Foundation, led by Mrs. Hajiya Aisha Atiku Bagudu.
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I joined young leaders at the National Youth Discourse Forum 2025, hosted by the EleniyanCares Leadership Foundation, where I delivered a keynote address on the theme “From Protest to Dialogue.” I shared the story of a young man whose placard once reminded me that youth are not

I joined young leaders at the National Youth Discourse Forum 2025, hosted by the EleniyanCares Leadership Foundation, where I delivered a keynote address on the theme “From Protest to Dialogue.” I shared the story of a young man whose placard once reminded me that youth are not
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Earlier today, I had the privilege of delivering the Keynote Address at the Solana Summit Africa 2025, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The event was a powerful gathering of innovators, developers, and visionaries shaping the future of technology, finance, and

Earlier today, I had the privilege of delivering the Keynote Address at the Solana Summit Africa 2025, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The event was a powerful gathering of innovators, developers, and visionaries shaping the future of technology, finance, and
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Today, I had a robust engagement with three visionary organisations whose commitments resonate deeply with our mission to empower young Nigerians through unity, peace, and purposeful development. The Global Association of Christians and Muslim Youth for Peace and Development

Today, I had a robust engagement with three visionary organisations whose commitments resonate deeply with our mission to empower young Nigerians through unity, peace, and purposeful development. The Global Association of Christians and Muslim Youth for Peace and Development
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Having run the Nigerian Youth HelpDesk for over a year, and with over 5,000 complaints from young Nigerians successfully addressed, today we launched the WhatsApp AI Chatbot to improve the efficiency and consistency of the platform. This, no doubt, is a bold innovation designed

Having run the Nigerian Youth HelpDesk for over a year, and with over 5,000 complaints from young Nigerians successfully addressed, today we launched the WhatsApp AI Chatbot to improve the efficiency and consistency of the platform. This, no doubt, is a bold innovation designed
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Today, we officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School, led by Dr. Waleed Al Ali, under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to expand access to digital education and practical skill development for millions of young

Today, we officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School, led by Dr. Waleed Al Ali, under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to expand access to digital education and practical skill development for millions of young
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Yesterday in Lagos, I had the honour of welcoming global leaders, partners, and youth delegates to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Forum 2025. Nigeria is proud to host this gathering of extraordinary change-makers, people committed to

Yesterday in Lagos, I had the honour of welcoming global leaders, partners, and youth delegates to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Forum 2025. Nigeria is proud to host this gathering of extraordinary change-makers, people committed to