Tag: Ayodele Olawande

  • **Minister: Tinubu Focused on Attracting Return of Youths to Nigeria**

    **Minister: Tinubu Focused on Attracting Return of Youths to Nigeria**

    By Daniel Edu

    Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating an enabling environment for the success of Nigerian youths in their respective fields. Speaking in Abuja over the weekend, Olawande highlighted Tinubu’s efforts to address the ‘Japa syndrome,’ encouraging Nigerian youths living abroad to return and contribute to the nation’s development. He emphasized that the ‘Japa’ trend is only beneficial when individuals invest and return to create employment opportunities and contribute to the country’s progress. The minister’s remarks underscore Tinubu’s strategic approach to engage and empower the youth for the nation’s advancement.

  • Balarabe Abbas Lawal Faints During Ministerial Evaluation.

    Balarabe Abbas Lawal Faints During Ministerial Evaluation.

    During the Senate’s ministerial screening, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, a nominee, collapsed on Wednesday due to exhaustion. Concerned senators rushed to his aid, calling for water and sugar to revive him. Senate President Godswil Akpabio requested immediate medical attention, urging cameramen to leave the chamber. The nominee was swiftly taken to the hospital, and his current condition remains undisclosed. This incident occurred as Abbas Lawal, along with Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Mr Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State, underwent the screening process.