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Govt. officials canvass cohesive efforts to combat youth unemployment

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Some State Government officials on Wednesday in Abuja called for a national stakeholders platform to galvanise public and private sectors’ efforts towards promoting youth employment in the country.

The officials spoke at a conference, titled “Addressing the Challenges of Employment and Reintegration at National and Sub-National Levels in the post COVID-19 era; Impact and Policy Response.”

The conference was organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Mr Joel Edionwe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation, Edo, said that the unemployment rate in the country is alarming.

He said that collaboration is the way to go to address the menace of unemployment in the country as working in silos will not yield the desired result.

“First we have all recognised that the unemployment rate is alarming, youth unemployment rate is almost 54 per cent; we also recognize that the public sector cannot provide all the required jobs.

“The private sector at the formal and informal level are all contributing immensely to this; how to galvanise all these actions and harness efforts is key.

“We work in silos, making our impacts but a coordinated effort will yield better result and therefore, as respective stakeholders, we need this multi stakeholder’s platform.

“To identify our needs, our common objective is to promote employment, especially youth employment, and see what we can do, what are the skill level, what are the industry requirement, how to bridge the gap.

“We need to know what respective roles we will play and how do we improve on our roles and what roadmap do we have to achieve this, and this is all about the stakeholders platform and then we can begin to do peer review,’’ he said.

Also, Mr Abiola Odetole, Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun on Job Creation and Youth Employment, said that it was important for political leaders and captains of industries to be on the same platform.

He said that this will curb cases of conflicting mandates and directives which often make it difficult for collaborations among stakeholders.

“It is obvious generally for us to have this multi-sector dialogue and a platform for it. The problems that have been identified boils down to the issue of leadership.

“When the leadership gives a different mandates that clashes with mandates from other institutions, agencies or appointees, there is this political interest that it carries and because of that interest, people prefer to run solo with their ideas.

“It makes it difficult sometimes for them to come together and work with other agencies and institutions,’’ he said. (NAN)

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1,000 Prayer Warriors Storm Ilorin for Tinubu, Nation’s Deliverance

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In a dramatic show of faith and patriotism, over 1,000 fiery prayer warriors from across Nigeria will descend on Ilorin, Kwara State, this Saturday, lifting their voices in intense intercession for President Bola Tinubu’s success and Nigeria’s survival in the face of biting economic woes and mounting insecurity.

The spiritual siege, themed “Walking in Domini”, is the maiden convention of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), with its Kwara State Chairman, Evangelist Thomas Adeboye, vowing that “heaven will hear and respond to Nigeria’s cry.”

Aside from marathon prayers, the gathering will roll out free medical outreach to locals across Kwara’s LGAs, a gesture aimed at touching both body and soul.

Adeboye, lamenting Nigeria’s “troubling economic and security realities”, called for a nationwide prayer uprising, insisting that Tinubu has shown the will to revive the nation but needs massive divine backing to succeed.

“Banditry, a collapsing economy, and political tension demand we seek God’s face like never before,” he declared. “We will storm heaven for wisdom for the President and governors to steer Nigeria to safety.”

The convention will also feature awards to distinguished personalities, soul-lifting worship, fiery sermons, and unity-driven lectures—all capped with thunderous prayers for Nigeria’s redemption.

Adeboye urged the President to ensure every policy has “a human face,” stressing that Nigerians must not only endure but also enjoy the fruits of governance.

With the OAIC promising to reaffirm believers’ authority in Christ and rally spiritual boldness in the face of national challenges, Ilorin is set to become the epicentre of a powerful spiritual warfare for Nigeria’s destiny.

 

 

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Nigerian Anglicans Condemn Lesbian Archbishop of Wales, Deepening Global Anglican Rift

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…Church leaders accuse Welsh counterparts of “spiritual decadence” and “abandonment of faith”

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has issued a forceful condemnation of the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales. The move is the latest in a series of developments that have deepened divisions within the global Anglican Communion over sexuality and doctrine.

In a statement from Primate The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, the church denounced the election as a “serious departure from biblical teaching” and a sign of “spiritual decadence” and “an outright abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints.”

Archbishop Ndukuba warned that Bishop Vann’s elevation compromises the Anglican Church’s global mission and could obstruct evangelism. He compared the situation to the controversial tenure of Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, former Presiding Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, who also faced intense criticism from conservative Anglicans for her progressive views.

The Primate accused Bishop Vann of being complicit in the “ongoing crisis” around same-sex issues, stating that the election is a “clear revelation that many who claim to be members of the body of Christ cannot endure sound doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:3–4).

The Church of Nigeria called on Anglicans worldwide to reject “rebels” and “apostates” and to instead support conservative bodies like the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).

“The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) condemns, unequivocally rejects, and will not recognize the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales,” Ndukuba declared. He concluded with a solemn warning that without repentance, the Church in Wales risks losing “complete relevance” and its leaders will face judgment.

 

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Anglican Church Urges Government To Prioritize Citizen Welfare

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The Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has called on political leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens.

During a recent church service in Abuja, Ndukuba noted that many Nigerians are struggling with challenges brought on by the global economic downturn. He urged state and local governments to implement new initiatives to lessen the impact on their communities.

The Primate also stressed that the federal government must effectively monitor its programs to ensure that Nigerians fully benefit from the nation’s democratic gains. He argued that if the current administration can effectively tackle corruption, the country would significantly benefit from the economic policies of President Tinubu’s government.

Ndukuba concluded by asking the congregation to continue praying for those in authority, remain committed to national unity, and show love and support for the less privileged. He also tasked the newly inducted members of the Church Mothers’ Guild with aggressively spreading the gospel.

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