The Minister of Youth Development, Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele, on Wednesday received representatives of Meta Anglophone West Africa Office during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Abuja.
The Meta delegation was led by Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy, Meta Anglophone West Africa Office ,who briefed the Minister on the organisation’s ongoing activities and interventions within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, as well as opportunities for deeper collaboration with the Ministry in advancing youth empowerment through technology and innovation.
Speaking during the meeting, the Minister reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strategic partnerships that promote innovation, digital inclusion, and sustainable youth development across the country.
He emphasized the importance of creating more digital opportunities for young Nigerians by onboarding youths onto existing Meta platforms and programmes aimed at strengthening digital skills, entrepreneurship, content creation, innovation, and access to global opportunities.
According to him, the partnership would help equip Nigerian youths with the tools and knowledge required to thrive in the rapidly evolving global digital economy.
The Minister also encouraged Meta to work closely with the Ministry in scaling youth-focused programmes, especially for youths in rural communities and those operating within the informal sector.
He noted that the initiative aligned with the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding digital literacy and ensuring inclusive empowerment opportunities for young people across Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the Minister also received a delegation from the Institute for Economics and Peace, where discussions centered on the role of youth development and inclusion in promoting peace, stability, and sustainable national growth.
The meeting highlighted the importance of engaging young people as critical stakeholders in nation-building and fostering long-term social and economic stability.
