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Youths Empowerment: Kogi HYPPADEC Sets To Take 600 Youths Off The Streets

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The Managing Director of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa has declared open the HYPPADEC Youth Transformation Programme (YTP) in Lokoja the Kogi State Capital. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); js">

Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq in his speech revealed that his commission’s desire is to improve the living standard of Nigerian’s teeming youths across the six HYPPADEC States.

Sadiq who was represented by the Director of Admin and Finance –HYPPADEC Mr. Gabi Haruna noted that the HYPPADEC Youth Transformation Programme (YTP) is a project designed by the Commission in collaboration with other critical stakeholder such as the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), New Approach and Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation (MITI) to take over 5,000 youths off the streets via life changing
SKill Acquisition exercise in order to give the targeted youths opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities and to contain the risen cases of insecurity and other criminal activities in our society.

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In a statement according to the State HYPPADEC Coordinator, Engr. Mrs. Joan Oguche “Youth Transformation Programme is part of the overall effort of HYPPADEC to provide developmental project and empowerment initiatives to the riverine communities across the six HYPPADEC member states.” she said.

She also disclosed that, “the aim of the Youth Transformation Programme is to empower and equip our teeming jobless youths with various trades in order to reduce poverty, redundancy and unemployment which will in turn encourage, self reliance and economic productivity in the six HYPPADEC States” stressing that, with this magnitude of impact by the commission the kogi HYPPADEC team will ensure strict supervision of the project for its actualization.

She further disclosed that the curriculum covers ten different trades which includes Tailoring/fashion and designing, fish farming, poultry farming, baking and confectionary, shoe and bag making, computer Appreciation, Cosmetology, Barbing and hair dressing saloon and Event management/decoration.

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Engr. Joan also appealed to both the master trainers and the trainees to be committed to the exercise so that the effort of the Federal Government would not be frustrated.

Among the dignitaries present in the occasion are the Honourable Commissioner for youths and sports Hon. Idris Musa, The Commissioner for Environemnt Hon. Victor Omofaiye, Director of Admin and Finance HYPPADEC Mal. Gabi Haruna, Director of Community and Rural Development HYPPADEC, represented by Mal. Zakari Muhammed, Assistant Director Audit HYPPADEC Hajiya Salamatu and the Kogi State Coordinator of National Directorate of Employment Mal. Zakari Abubakar.

Joan finally prayed to God for safe return of all participants successfully

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Kogi Deputy Gov Greets Kogi East APC Stakeholders, Hails Ogwu Alhasan’s Appointment As Ag Zonal Vice-Chairman

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The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East, who, despite their tight schedules, attended a critical meeting at his residence in Lokoja on Saturday.





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This is contained in a statement signed by Unubi Emmanuel,  Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Kogi State

In a letter of appreciation made available to the public by his Press Secretary, Mr. Unubi Emmanuel, the Deputy Governor described the meeting as both strategic and critical to the unity and progress of the party in the zone.

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He thanked the leaders for their dedication and support for the APC, urging them to continue prioritizing the welfare of the party, even as they implement the discussions and resolutions reached during the engagement.

Comrade Joel Salifu use this medium to formally congratulate Hon. Abdul Ogwu Alhasan on his recent appointment as the Kogi East Acting Zonal Vice-Chairman of the APC, saying that the appointment is well deserved.

According to the Deputy Governor, Hon. Ogwu Alhasan possesses extensive experience in politics and leadership, equipping him to lead the party in Kogi East to its rightful position in the state. He commended his proactive steps in engaging stakeholders and reconciling aggrieved members shortly after his appointment.

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He prayed for God’s guidance, sound health, and long life for him to steer the affairs of the APC in Kogi East to success.


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Minister Engages Chinese Companies Towards revival Of Ajaokuta Steel Company

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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu is currently in discussions with Chinese Companies towards the revival of the the nation’s ailing Ajaokuta Steel Complex and to attract strategic investments.





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In a Statement issued by Lizzy Okoji, Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister made available to Journalists in Lokoja, at the weekend, said the mission to China was in order to attract strategic investments and deepen industrial cooperation with key Chinese partners.

The statement said that the Minister’s team which includes the Director General, Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, and top-level officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, have held several strategic meetings.

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Meeting, it pointed out, was held with some of China’s largest and most influential steel conglomerates, including executives of Sino Steel (a member of Baowu Group), Fangda Steel Group and Jingye Steel Group.

“The crux of the meeting with the leading Chinese steel conglomerates is the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, a key industrial asset considered critical to Nigeria’s manufacturing ambitions and job creation strategy”, she said.

According to the statement, the talks centred around technical evaluations, operational modelling, and financing frameworks required to restore the facility to full productivity.

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The Minister, in his remarks said the “Renewed Hope” administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) under his leadership at the Ministry of Steel Development is determined to revive Ajaokuta Steel Company before the end of the current administration.

Mr Joseph Tegbe, also noted, “This strategic discussions underscores Nigeria’s commitment to forging transformative partnerships that align China’s industrial capabilities with our national development priorities.” (Ends)


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Ododo Urges Youths On Nation Building, Promotion Of Democracy

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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has urged youths across the country not to relent in contributing their quota towards nation building and promotion of democracy

The Governor noted that development of any nation is a collective responsibility entrusted in the hands of both the young and the elderly

He also admonished youths to resist the temptation of being used by politicians to execute dirty jobs such as thurggry, violence and killings during Political elections.









Ododo made the call while speaking during the 2025 June 12 Democracy Day Youth Interactive Session, organised by the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, held at the Government House, Lokoja on Thursday.

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The Governor who was represented by the Majority Leader of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Suleiman Abdulrazaq, described the Youth Interactive Session with the Theme: 26 Years of Democracy, Renewing Our Commitment to National Development as not only timely but very relevant in impacting positively on the nation’s development and electoral process.

“As youths you must air voices that would promote democracy practice in Nigeria rather than embark on tendencies that would set the game on fire

“Our past experiences where youths are used to perpetuate evils by politicians to achieve their selfish political ambitions must be resisted and declared unacceptable”

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The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the youths assuring of their empowerment through skills acquisition and employment opportunities.

In his welcome address, the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Monday Anyebe, urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship and skills acquisition as the surest alternative to make them self-reliant.

The commissioner disclosed that the Youth Interactive Session put in place is aimed at reflecting on the journey so far in the nation’s democratic process and general overview on youth development.
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