Earlier today, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, received representatives of the Meta Anglophone West Africa Office, led by Sade Dada, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry.
The Meta team briefed the Ministry on the organisation’s activities and interventions in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, as well as opportunities for deeper collaboration to advance youth empowerment through technology and innovation.
During the engagement, the Honourable Minister reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to partnerships that promote innovation, digital inclusion, and youth development. He also emphasized the need to create more digital opportunities for young Nigerians by onboarding them onto existing Meta platforms and programmes to strengthen digital skills, entrepreneurship, content creation, innovation, and access to global opportunities.
The Minister further encouraged Meta to work closely with the Ministry in scaling youth-focused programmes, particularly for youths in rural communities and the informal sector, in line with the government’s commitment to expanding digital literacy and inclusive empowerment opportunities across the country.
The Honourable Minister also received a delegation from the Institute for Economics and Peace, where discussions focused on the role of youth development and inclusion in promoting peace, stability, and sustainable national growth.
