Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, emphasized the government’s commitment to peace in the Niger Delta during a stakeholder engagement. He highlighted collaboration among various groups, including youth and women’s organizations, to tackle violence and criminality while supporting President Tinubu’s initiatives. The event aimed to outline effective strategies for sustainable peace and empower local communities.
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to peace and security in the Niger Delta at the One-Day Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Engagement in Abuja. He was represented by Mr. Obinna Nwaka, the Director General of the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS), and addressed key stakeholders including government officials, security agencies, civil society, and community groups.
Organized by Search for Common Ground, the Stakeholder Democracy Network, and the Partnership Initiative for the Niger Delta with support from the European Union, the event focused on a community-centered approach to transforming criminality and violence in the region. Comrade Olawande emphasized the necessity of inclusive dialogues to achieve sustainable peace and commended the organizing bodies for their efforts.
The Minister highlighted the significance of involving youth and women’s organizations, as they are the most affected by conflict and vital for driving change. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to support the resolutions from this engagement, encouraging collaboration to promote effective strategies for transforming the Niger Delta.
Comrade Olawande expressed backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiatives within security, job creation, and education in the region. He promised that the Ministry would complement the President’s efforts through various initiatives aimed at youth empowerment, including the National Integrated Youth Agency and the Youth Pi-CNG Initiative.
He concluded his address by urging all stakeholders to come together with a unified purpose, ensuring that the insights gained from the consultative meeting lead to actionable solutions that will benefit the people of the Niger Delta. This engagement is part of ongoing efforts to foster a peaceful and secure future for the region, focusing on youth empowerment and development.
In summary, the Minister of Youth Development has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to fostering peace in the Niger Delta through collaborative efforts. He highlighted the role of youth and women’s involvement in driving change while announcing continued support for initiatives aimed at addressing regional challenges. The consultative engagement serves as a pivotal step towards creating a peaceful and prosperous future in the Niger Delta.
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