By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Also, the President approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
A statement on Sunday, September 17, 2023 by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most recently served as the President of the Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF). She has also served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mr. Ayodele Olawande, according to the Presidential statement, is a community development expert and youth leader in the governing All Progressives' Congress (APC). He most recently served in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Innovation from 2019 to 2023.
President Tinubu charges the above-mentioned nominees to ensure that they consistently reflect the dynamism, innovative zeal, and unyielding productivity that are synonymous with the young people of Nigeria as they discharge their duties. NNL.
