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We won’t play with our youth population – LASG
….they must emerge as global players – Youth Commissioner, Dawodu
By Moses Adeniyi
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has assured its resolute stand not to joke with matters relating to youth development in the State.
This is just as it promised to commit more time and resources towards policies, programmes and projects that would ultimately improve the lots of youths in the State.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr Olusegun Dawodu speaking on the 2022 International Youth Day said the State will augment efforts to enable Lagos youths emerge as global players in all spheres of life.
“A nation that loves its future must not play with the youth population. That is the reason in Lagos State the present administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has promised to do more to ensure that our youths are given the wherewithal required to enable them emerge as global players in all spheres of life,” he said in a statement made available to our correspondent.
Dawodu stated that the quick resuscitation of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (Lagos Chapter) which had been comatose before the present administration came on board was primarily aimed at creating a veritable platform for the youths to air their views and actualise their aspirations.
According to him, the Ministry of Youth and Social Development had put in place numerous programmes amongst which are: Police Youth Dialogue, Youth Symposium, Ibile Youth Academy, Transformational Leadership to equip the youth with the requisite skills and knowledge for them to perform optimally in their endeavors.
He added, “the concerted efforts put into the review of Youth Policy, giving of grant to Voluntary Youth Organisations in Lagos, formation of Lagos State Youth Parliament as well as the building and upgrading of Youth Centres across the State are indicative of the determination of the State Government to give the youth a sense of belonging.”
The Commissioner spoke in line with the International Youth Day celebrated on August 12 to raise awareness about cultural and legal issues related to the youth. This year’s theme is: “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.”
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Installation of e-gates at airports is to enhance national security – Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the installation of e-gates at the five international airports in the country will enhance national security.
He also said it would ensure seamless processing of passengers coming into and going out of the country.
The minister made the remarks on Friday when he inspected the newly installed e-gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Tunji-Ojo said that from the preliminary test conducted, it will take less than 30 seconds to process passengers with valid passports, thus reducing the delays and inconveniences hitherto faced by passengers.
He said about 21 e-gates would be installed at Lagos airport by the end of April, while those in Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu would be ready by the third week of May.
“Having tested it on various scenarios, we saw that a Nigerian carrying a valid passport will only take less than 30 seconds to be checked in, which I think is a record time.
“We have also tested it with people carrying other people’s passport, and we saw that it is practically impossible for people to use another person’s passport to gain entrance into the country unlike in the past.
“With what we have also seen, it is practically impossible to enter into the country with an expired passport,“ he added.
According to him, the scanners will enhance the nation’s security architecture and enable immigration officials to work seamlessly.
The minister thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support towards making the project a reality.
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