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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare Wednesday commiserated with the Zambian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Solomon Jere over the death of Zambian Doctor, Dr Joseph Kabungo during Tuesday's World Cup Qualifiers between Nigeria and Ghana. In a letter he wrote to the Zambian Ambassador, the Minister expressed sadness over the untimely passage of the deceased, describing him as an asset to Zambia and a major player in African Football Ecosystem, stating his contribution to its growth will remain indelible in the sands of time.  "We pray that God comforts the family, the Country, his friends and colleagues. On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, I convey my heartfelt condolences. May the soul of the departed rest in perfect peace", Dare added.

Reacting to the failure of Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, Sports Minister  Sunday Dare said :  “We drew 0-0 in Kumasi and drew 1-1 here and that meant the away goal rule gave Ghana the edge. It is most unfortunate and regrettable that we are not going to Qatar, but that is sports. Nothing is 100% certain. "On our part, the Federal Government gave every support  necessary. We got the stadium ready in all its glory. We  mobilised  Nigerians and other football lovers to fill up the stadium. The NFF called up a solid cast of players. 60,000 voices sang the National anthem in what must have been one of the most  uplifting moments one could imagine. The fans gave their vocal support till the very end. The president of the nation, though saddened by the tragic events in Kaduna was determined to lend his support, and not let terrorists determine and define the activities and schedules of  the Nation and its leaders with their opportunistic and...

When duty calls, you allow experience to answer!  Such are the positions of National Vice Chairman and Zonal Youth Leader (South West) of All Progressives Congress (APC).  As we are preparing for the APC National Convention, the APC leaders and youths must allow experience to count, we must allow experience to lead. We must allow experience to lead us to the next level we so desire. At the upcoming convention, we must make experience our conviction, for us to come out of our present state of confusion, where in the party is. Hon. Bolaji Afeez Rẹpẹtẹ and Titilope Gbadamosi-Adebayo are embodiments of experience.  Both epitomizes experience; they've shown successful track records. For a purposeful administration, consultation, dialogue, negotiation, dedication, commitment, hard-work, efficiency, efficacy, effectiveness, success, landmark achievements, advancement, progress, we need experience, we need Rẹpẹtẹ as National Vice Chairman; we need Hon. Titilọpẹ as Zonal Youth Lea...

  The Director General of Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), Alhaji Aminu Suleiman has bagged Peace Ambassador Award. The award was conferred on the TSO DG by the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies, Nigeria (ICSS). The award was presented to Alhaji Aminu Suleiman at the Annual Security Conference and Recognition Award Ceremony, held at Abuja, on Wednesday 23rd March 2022. In attendance, at the event, were dignitaries across all walks of life. Also, Present at the occasion, as a matter of identifying and celebrating with the DG of TSO, is Alhaji Ambali Abiodun, the Oyo State Coordinator of Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO). This adds to the numerous awards bagged by Alhaji Aminu Suleiman, who has been fervently and tirelessly working around the world, preaching the Gospel of TSO, as a matter of making the presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a reality and to ensure that Asiwaju becomes a household name across Nigeria and the diaspora. His unflinching ...

  Dear Friends and fellow APC Youth, I have been on this journey for the past few months, consulting with party leaders and making sure that I walk the talk in encouraging the youth into leadership and elective positions.   I am confident that with faith and courage in the abilities we possess, we must not only talk about leadership, but we must start showing up when there is a call for leaders to assemble.  More than ever before, there’s no better time to do that than now.  Spurred by the hope in what the future holds for us, I am encouraged to join the APC Zonal Youth Leader race and put in my best efforts to give quality and inclusive representation to our youth in the Southwest.  I seek your support to make this journey successful.  Titilope Gbadamosi

The Federal Government has appointed Mr. Kọla Daniel, as a member of Logistics Committee, for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Playoff  between Nigeria and Ghana. This was done through the Ministry of Sports, under the watchful eyes of the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, in a bid to successful host the second leg of the playoff and to ensure victory over the Black stars of Ghana. Mr Kola Daniel, Media Aide to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development was appointed, together with Malam Shehu Dikko, the Chairman, League Management Company (LMC),  as the Chairman of the Committee, NFF Deputy Secretary General, Dr. Ikpeme, Mary Onyali, Engr. Usman yabo, Representative of FCT Minister, Representative of NCDC, Deputy Director FEAD, Mrs Okpara, as the Secretary of the Committee.  The winner will join other four African countries, to make a list of 5 nations to represent the African continent at the next World Cup Qatar 2022.  Th...

Minister Sunday Dare Congratulates New Olubadan Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Akin Dare has congratulated the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun(Alli Okumade II), the 42nd Olubadan whose coronation is happening today in Ibadan. In a statement released by his office, the Minister said he was elated at the pedigree of the new Olubadan and the prospects it offers for the growth and prosperity of Ibadanland.  Chief Sunday Dare described the newly installed king as a person who has risen through the ranks of different sectors in the society.  “He is highly accomplished and has made his marks in academics, business and politics. His rich resume will no doubt impact positively on quality of leadership he will be providing to sons and daughters of Ibadanland.  The Minister also encouraged the new king to give his best in service to Ibadanland while assuring him of his support.

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has began a 3-week National Digital Skills Development Programme. The training  is holding at the National Youth Development Centre, Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau State and National Youth Development Centre Ode Omu, Osun State. The programme will run from March 6 to March 25, 2022. The Nigerian youths are to undergo training in different skills, ranging from Web Design, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Cinematography, Phone Repair and Programming. At the end of the programme, 300 Nigerian youths would have been trained on Digital Skills from the venues. Starter packs and transportation allowances will be given to all the trainees, aside from the free accomodation and feeding provided. It would be recalled that the Youth Ministry had also just concluded the training of about 480 Nigerian youths for Technical and Agricultural Skills at both Shere Hills Jos and Odẹ Omu, from February 20 to March 4, 2022. All these a...

Brains, Like Hearts, go where they are appreciated."-Robert McNamara, Fmr. American Secretary of Defense. Such is the appointment of Hon. Titilọpẹ Gbadamosi-Adebayo, by the Hon Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare. Your appointment means recognition, appreciation and reward for hard-work, especially to the youthful population of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.  Your proven tracks and records of   service, sacrifice and selfless dispositions qualified you for this and much more, even before now. Your contribution in the youthful organisation will keep announcing you to the world! Gratitude and appreciation to the Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, for this recognition, bestowed on you, as one of us, the youths of Oyo State, as we still want more from the state as Oliver Twist. We are grateful to God! Congratulations Hon Titilope Gbadamosi-Adebayo! Prince John Oyetunji Aremu, Oyo State APC Youth Leader.

Despite several groups clamoring for him to join the presidential race, Director General of Tinubu Support Organisation, Aminu Suleiman, has said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will never contest against former governor of Lagos state and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Suleiman In an interview with selected media organizations on Wednesday declared that those campaigning for Osinbajo for president are on the frolic of their own. Hon Suleiman He maintained that Osinbajo so revered Tinubu that it’s unthinkable for him to join the presidential race with Tinubu. According to him the circumstances that threw up Osinbajo as the Vice President is enough for him to know that Tinubu’s influence in the APC is phenomenal. On the clamour of youths to be given more responsibility in the party, Suleiman said, it’s only Tinubu that can fix the youths. “ See what he has done in Lagos and see what he’s doing now in the state using the young people to move the state...