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Aug 22, 2026 • 5 min read

AYM COMMENDS YOUTH MINISTER, TARABA GOVERNMENT ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES

Akure Youth Media (AYM) has commended the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, for his continued advocacy for practical and sustainable opportunities for young Nigerians, following his participation in the Taraba State Youth Empowerment Programme in Jalingo.

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Aug 13, 2026 • 5 min read

AYM COMMENDS YOUTH MINISTER AS FMYD LAUNCHES YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES CONTENT CHALLENGE ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

AKURE YOUTH MEDIA (AYM) has commended the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, for unveiling the FMYD Youth Opportunities Content Challenge as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Youth Day 2026.

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Jun 30, 2026 • 5 min read

AKURE YOUTH MEDIA COMMENDS HON. MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AS FEC APPROVES HISTORIC NYSC REFORMS

Akure Youth Media (AYM) has applauded the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first holistic review of the Scheme in its 53-year history.

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Jun 23, 2026 • 5 min read

HON. MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT WORLD BANK AFW YOUTH FORUM, ADVOCATES GREATER INVESTMENT IN NIGERIAN YOUTHS

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to youth empowerment, skills development, entrepreneurship, and job creation while delivering the keynote address at the World Bank Group Africa West (AFW) Youth Forum in Abuja.

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Jun 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Youth Ministry, Zenith Bank Explore Collaboration on Youth Empowerment Initiatives

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with private sector organizations to expand opportunities for young Nigerians.

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Jun 6, 2026 • 5 min read

HON. MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ADVANCES NIGERIA–QATAR YOUTH PARTNERSHIP FOR GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has recorded another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to youth empowerment following a strategic meeting with the Chairman of the National Sports Commission and representatives of the Embassy of the State of Qatar.

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Jun 2, 2026 • 5 min read

HON. MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ENGAGES WIPO TO ADVANCE YOUTH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has received representatives of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for Nigerian youths through innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property development.

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Jun 2, 2026 • 5 min read

HON. MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS LAND TRUST FUND, TARGETS 6 MILLION YOUTHS

Akure Youth Media (AYM) has commended the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, on the official launch of the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF), a landmark initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians through agriculture, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

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May 6, 2026 • 5 min read

Akure Youth Media Reports on Minister of Youth’s Engagement with Cascador on Youth Entrepreneurship

The Honourable Minister of Youth recently held a follow-up meeting with the team from Cascador, a major partner engaged during the President’s visit to the United Kingdom in March.

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Apr 22, 2026 • 5 min read

AYM COMMENDS HON. MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AS HE CONCLUDES OGP TENURE, UNVEILS YOUTH-DRIVEN NATIONAL ACTION PLAN IV

Akure Youth Media (AYM) has commended the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for his impactful leadership as he formally concluded his tenure as State Actors Co-Chair of the Nigeria Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Steering Committee and unveiled the National Action Plan IV (NAP IV).

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Mar 12, 2026 • 5 min read

Hon. Minister of Youth Development Signs MOU with IITA, Launches Youth In Agribusiness Land Trust Fund

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has announced a major step toward expanding opportunities for young Nigerians in agriculture with the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), alongside the launch of the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund.

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Mar 7, 2026 • 5 min read

Minister of Youth Development Celebrates NYSC DG Nafiu\'s One Year In office, commissions remodelled Nysc Headquarters Clinic

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, joined the management and staff of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Brigadier General O. O. Nafiu as Director General of the scheme.

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Mar 6, 2026 • 5 min read

Akure Youth Media Commends Hon. Minister Of Youth Development Over National Youth Security Emblem Recognition

Akure Youth Media (AYM) has commended the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, following his recognition with the 2026 National Youth Security Emblem by the Nigeria Youth Organisation.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 5 min read

Hon. Minister of Youth Development Presents 2026 Budget Proposal Joint Session of National Assembly

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, yesterday presented the 2026 Budget Proposal of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development before a joint session of the National Assembly. The presentation formed part of the national budget defence process and provided lawmakers with a detailed overview of the Ministry’s plans and priorities for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 5 min read

Akure Youth Media Notes Ministers Participation In ICSS MSME Financing Scheme Launch

Akure Youth Media acknowledges the participation of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, at the official launch of the ICSS MSME Financing Scheme, alongside key institutions including Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Kaduna Business School, German Cooperation, and Jaiz Bank. The initiative represents a strategic effort to expand access to finance and structured support for young entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

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Feb 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Hon. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, Inspects NYSC Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Reaffirms Commitment to Corps Members’ Welfare

Akure Youth Media (AYM) reports that the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and ensuring a dignified, safe, and rewarding experience for Nigerian youths serving under the scheme.

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