KWSG, NAF to Forge Partnership on Youths Development


In the continued effort of the Kwara State Government to ensure that youths in the State are positively engaged, empowered and trained to become self reliant and self employed, the Ministry of Youths Development have been on their toes, seeking collaborations from agencies, parastatals and institutes to train, and empower youths in the State.

This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Youths Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, who led his entourage on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), Ilorin. He emphasized the need for youths to be ready to become self reliant and security conscious.

Amb. Ndanusa while speaking with the Nigerian Air Force Commander, noted that the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, through the Ministry of Youths Development intends to collaborate with NAF to empower Kwara youths through skills development, education, discipline, and career opportunities within the defense sector. 

He stressed that the collaboration also seeks to enhance national security awareness, promote youths engagement in aviation and defense-related fields, and foster leadership among Kwara youths.

The Commissioner discussed with the Commander ways to effectively utilize and engage members of uniformed Voluntary Youth Organizations within the Air Force. He said the utilization could involve training programmes, skills development, or integrating them into supportive roles that will benefit both the youths and the defense sector.

"VYOs often serve as a feeder system for the armed forces, and structured engagement can help identify and prepare potential recruits, he said. 

He stressed that the Airforce can help create career pathways and employment opportunities for the uniformed Voluntary Youth Organization members, which will be a driving force for youths in the State to be committed.

In his response, the Commander 303 Composite Group, Nigeria Air Force, Ilorin, Air Commodore Ibrahim Musa, eulogized Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the impressive strides made in the State, stressing that his government is worthy of emulation.

He pledged to work with the Ministry to sensitize the youths on the dangers of keeping bad company and engaging in social vices, to which he noted that the Air Force force have been actively committed. 

The Commander reiterated that the synergy between the Nigerian Air Force is essential in addressing key challenges and creating sustainable opportunities for young people.

He pledged that his office is prepared to contribute their expertise, resources, and operational support to ensure the success of the collective objectives. 

"We recognize the vital role that the Ministry of Youths Development plays in shaping the future of our nation, and we are eager to align our efforts with your vision and strategies," he said.

Among the entourage of the commissioner were; Director of Personnel, Finance and Supply of the Ministry, Dr. Mrs Funmilola Adenike Ajide; Director Youths, Alh. Abdulsalam Akeem; Assistant Director Administration, Mr Sikiru Aminu; Coordinator, Kwara North Youths Progressive Movement, Abdulkadir Kawu; Deputy Director of Programmes, Youth-up Global, West Africa region, Mr Abdulkareem Abdulkareem; and members of the Uniform Voluntary Youths Organizations (VYO).



Oluwafemi Samuel Adeoye 
Asst. Press Secretary 
Ministry of Youth Development 
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