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JUST IN: FG to Convene 30-Day National Youth Conference

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The federal government is set to organise a national youth conference to “address diverse challenges” confronting young Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu said the conference, which will last for 30 days, will unite Nigerian youths nationwide.

Speaking in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, Tinubu said the conference will “provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people to participate actively in nation-building”.

“By ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the policies that impact their lives, we are creating a pathway for a brighter tomorrow,” the president said.

“The 30-day Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice.

“The modalities of this Confab and selection of delegates will be designed in close consultation with our young people through their representatives. Through this confab, it will be our job as leaders to ensure that their aspirations are at the heart of the conference’s deliberations.

“The government will thoroughly consider and implement the recommendations and outcomes from this forum as we remain resolute in our mission to build a more inclusive, prosperous, and united Nigeria.”

The president said in addition to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the three million technical talents programme of his administration, the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) will be launched before the end of October.

Tinubu said LEEP is geared towards the creation of 2.5 million jobs.

“Our government is implementing several other youth-centric programmes to give our young people an advantage in the rapidly changing world. We are implementing, amongst others, the 3 million Technical Talents programme (3MTT) of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone,” he said.

We have also enthusiastically implemented the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides cheap loans to our students to pursue their tertiary educational dreams.

“In addition, later this month, we shall launch The Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP). It is conceived as a comprehensive suite of interventions at job creation by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that is aimed at facilitating the creation of 2.5 million jobs, directly and indirectly, on an annual incremental basis whilst simultaneously ensuring the welfare and safety of workers across the country.”

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APC Chieftain Hails Tinubu for Sacking Three Resident Electoral Commissioners

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By Gbenga Adeniyi

Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Osun State, has commended President Bola Tinubu for seeking Senate approval to dismiss three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), over alleged misconduct in the 2023 general elections.

Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the sack of Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa), and Nura Ali (Sokoto) as a crucial step in sanitizing Nigeria’s electoral system.

He also praised the Senate for approving Tinubu’s request, emphasizing that it reinforces accountability and serves as a warning against electoral malpractice.

The former lawmaker lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for initially suspending the RECs in March 2023 and for securing the conviction of Prof. Ignatius Udok for electoral fraud.

He urged Tinubu to sustain the fight against corruption, noting that these actions restore public confidence in the electoral process.

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Laolu Akande to Host Public Interest Communications Seminar in Abuja

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By Ifeoluwa Odunayo 

Laolu Akande, former media aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has announced a Public Interest Communications Seminar aimed at enhancing professional communication skills.

The hybrid event, scheduled for February 25, 2025, will take place in Abuja and online, starting at 11 a.m.

It targets entry- and mid-level professionals in corporate affairs, public relations, media relations, customer service, journalism, and public speaking.

Akande made the announcement via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

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NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs, Expired Foods Worth ₦4.7bn in Port Harcourt

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By Alexis Uchendu 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has destroyed counterfeit drugs, unsafe cosmetics, and expired food products worth ₦4.7 billion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

This action, carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Customs Service, was part of the agency’s first joint zonal exercise targeting substandard goods across the South-South region.

Represented by South-South Zonal Director Chukwuma Olugbo, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Christiana Adeyeye, revealed that intelligence operations led to the discovery of warehouses filled with expired alcoholic beverages, which had been illegally revalidated for re-entry into the market.

The operation, which took place in July 2024, also resulted in the seizure of substandard medical products, unregistered cosmetics, and imported vegetable oils lacking Vitamin A fortification, particularly in Delta State.

NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health by eliminating harmful and fake products from circulation.

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