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Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, has been making waves with his youth-centric initiatives under President Bola Tinubu's administration. Recently, he participated in the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Rwanda, where he emphasized the importance of embracing a realistic and holistic youth development agenda. This move has been lauded by many, as it demonstrates the minister's commitment to empowering African youths. Olawande's efforts to promote youth development have also been evident in his distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to informal youths in the transportation sector. This initiative is expected to provide a significant boost to the livelihoods of these young individuals, enabling them to earn a steady income and improve their socio-economic status. The National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Gombe chapter has commended Olawande for his youth-friendly policies, which have ensured that young people directly benefit from President Tinubu...

Gombe - The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Gombe State Chapter, has commended the Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe (FTHG) for destroying 1,087kg of expired and substandard drugs. The exercise, which took place at the hospital's incinerator, was witnessed by top officials from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Speaking on the development, Mohammed Mu'azu Hina, Organising Secretary, NYCN Gombe State Chapter, praised the hospital's Management for their efforts. "We commend the Management of FTHG for this bold step," he said. "It shows they prioritize patient safety and well-being." Hina also praised the Medical Director of FTHG, Dr. Yusuf M Abdullahi, for his good work. "We call for an extension of his tenure," he added. "This will allow him to continue his excellent service to the people of Gombe State....