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Sports minister challenges Nigerian youths on need to upskill themselves

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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has challenged the Nigerian youths to take advantage of various opportunities initiated by the president Muhammadu Buhari Administration to upskill themselves in order to meet up with the 21st Century challenges for employability and entrepreneurship.
The director of media and public relations Mohammed Manga quoted
Dare to have given the charge on Tuesday in his office in Abuja when he received a delegation from the 5th Assembly of the Nigeria Youth Parliament (NYP); led by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Azeezat Yishawu.

According to him, the Ministry has a booke of trainings and programmes on its website like the Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial, Employability and Leadership (DEEL), National Online Youth Assembly (NOYA) amongst others, which can be harnessed by the youth for enhancement of their potentials and contributing to the development of the Nigerian economy.

“Youth must apply yourselves to the opportunities put forward by the government, else you loose your right to accuse or blame government”, Dare said.

He urged them to take out time from the long hours used on their smart phones daily to check for trainings and scholarships as well as other opportunities that can turn their lives and fortunes around positively.
Dare noted that those who have keyed in are already befitting.

While urging the youth Parliamentarians to identify, articulate and justify their needs to enable Federal government’s intervention, Dare called on the Fifth Assembly to define its tenure through core programmes and legislation that would be of immense benefit to the youth.

Earlier, the Speaker, Fifth Assembly of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Rt. Hon. Azeezat Yishawu, indicated that the purpose of their visit was to further solicit for more youth-oriented initiatives that will provide opportunities for the teeming youth.
This she said is to curb the problems of unemployment and security challenges bedeviling the country.

She commended the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare and the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration in particular for its avowed determination towards the upliftment of the lives of the Nigerian youth.

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Governor Ododo applauds Nigeria’s’ Win Over South Africa

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***Urges Super Eagles To Go For Gold

By Friday Idachaba Lokoja

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their Wednesday night triumph over Bafana Bafana of South Africa and qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ododo who gave the applaud in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja commended the Super Eagles for their display of resilience and the “Can-do Spirit” of Nigerians.

He said that the Eagles in the thrilling semi final encounter held their nerves throughout the game and the emotionally charged penalty shootout won by the Super Eagles 4:2.

The Governor noted that the build up to the game demonstrated the undiluted passion by which Nigerians are known to rally in defence of their country in difficult times.

Ododo equally urged all Nigerians to continue to support the Super Eagles to soar in their quest to bring home the coveted continental trophy.

“This win by the Super Eagles proves that Nigeria has what it takes to bounce back from its temporary setbacks as a nation.

“We are inspired as a country and we must all support the Super Eagles to bring home the trophy as they go against the Ivory Coast in the Final this weekend”, Governor Ododo said.

The Governor also urged all Nigerians to pray fervently for the Super Eagles to clinch the Nations Cup adding that the team needed the support of all Nigerians to bring home the trophy. (Ends)

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Nigeria trashes South Africa to advance to final

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The Nigerian National Team, Super Eagles has defeated South African Bafana Bafana on penalties at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake, Ivory Coast to advanced to the final of the African Cup of Nations

Kelechi Ihenacho scored the winning penalty for Super Eagles as Nigeria displaced the South African team from the final of Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria opened the scoring in the 67th minute through a penalty after Osimhen made his mark.
South Africa star player Mokoena equalised in the 90th minute sending the game to extra time, the extra time ended in a stalemate, and the game advanced to penalties.

Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, saved two penalties, while Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send the Eagles to the final

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Nigeria beats Angola 1-0 to qualify for Semi-Final

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated Angola in the quart final duel with Angola to advance to semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Lookman’s first half goal
Moses Simon’s perceptive pass gave Lookman the rear chance to score his third goal of the knockout stage
With the victory over Angola the Super Eagles have been tipped to be the new tournament favourites however their opponents with confident had created occasional scare.

This is the first time Nigeria have won four consecutive matches at a single Afcon edition without conceding a goal.
Having scored two goals against Cameroon in the last 16 as his first ever Afcon goals, Lookman has become the fourth Nigerian to score at least three goals in the knockout rounds of a single Afcon tournament, after Odion Ighalo in 2019 (4), Jay-Jay Okocha in 2004 (3) and Rashidi Yekini in 1994 (3).

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