By Nudoiba Ojen
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate.
The President has also approved the nomination of Mr Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending confirmation by the Senate.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday.
Ngelele said, “President Tinubu charges the above-mentioned nominees to ensure that they consistently reflect the dynamism, innovative zeal and unyielding productivity that are synonymous with the young people of Nigeria as they discharge their duties”.
According to the statement, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and recently served as the President of the Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF).
She has also served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mr Ayodele Olawande is a community development expert and youth leader in the governing All Progressives’ Congress.
He served in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Innovation from 2019 to 2023.
