Nigeria’s commitment to empowering its youth on a global scale was highlighted during an official visit by the Minister of Youth Development, Honourable Ayodele Olawande, to the offices of Dubai Cares. The Minister was hosted by Abdulla Ahmed AlShehhi, the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.
The meeting focused on aligning shared goals in key areas of youth empowerment, including:
- Skills development
- Education technology
- Innovative education solutions
Mr. AlShehhi presented Dubai Cares’s impactful initiatives, which have positively influenced over 800,000 individuals worldwide. The showcased programs included the Dubai Cares Framework for Global Education Transformation and the RewirEd Summit, both of which focus on transforming education systems and promoting lifelong learning.
Minister Olawande expressed a strong interest in exploring potential partnerships to bring these innovative solutions to Nigeria. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to advancing education and youth development, reinforcing the importance of international collaborations to drive lasting change for young people.