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Lagos Unveils Youth Developmental Roadmap
By Dipo Olowookere
Lagos State Government has unveiled a policy roadmap designed to engender meaningful engagement and enhance the quality of life of the teeming youths of the State.
Speaking at the public presentation of the Policy on Tuesday in Alausa, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Policy is a well-designed framework that clearly articulates and provides roadmap for addressing the needs of Lagos State youths.
The Commissioner noted that the evolving socio-economic issues, new and innovative opportunities and the peculiarities of the State made the review of the already existing National Youth Policy of 2009 inevitable and essential.
“The whole idea of the state youth policy is to integrate the needs of Lagos youths with the State’s Development Plan in line with the long-term vision of the State Government. It is important for activities and plans for youth development to align with the Lagos State vision for the overall development of the state,” she said.
She said that though the policy recognizes the fact that all young people have common experiences, share similar aspirations and concerns , the needs and concerns of the different segments of the youth population differ and must be addressed with identified peculiarities.
“The document identified the core areas of needs of the youth in the State to include Eradication of Poverty, Improved Education and Health Care Delivery, Agriculture, Politics and Decision Making, Conflict Prevention and Peace Building, Sports and Recreation, Family Life among others,” she added.
Mrs Akinbile-Yussuf, however, maintained that the effective implementation of the policy depends on an active institutional framework, robust political backing, active administrative and technical support of all concerned stakeholders.
In her remarks, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Lola Akande decried the present situation of the country where unemployed youths depend on their parents for survival even after university graduation.
Mrs Akande, however, thanked the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his effort at correcting the anomaly and in making the youth independent through several empowerment initiatives.
She advised unemployed undergraduates in the state to, in addition to academic pursuits, learn skills that would make them independent.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola said that the policy represents the statement of commitment and vision of the state government to the overall growth and development of youths in the State.
He called for the support and active involvement of all relevant ministries, departments and agencies, youth organizations, private sector, the civil society and the public in the implementation and realization of the fifteen thematic areas of intervention identified as piority for youth development in the state.
The Youth Policy was unveiled by the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 in the State House of Assembly, Mr Desmond Elliot alongside the House of Assembly Chairman on Youth and Social Development, Mr Adedamola Richard-Kasumu.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A hotline number, 0800 123 5264, for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, above the approved pump price of N739 per litre, has been released by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The private refiner said the number was now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations.
This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at N739 per litre—a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at N739 per litre.
“Report any MRS station selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumer,” the company stated in a statement.
The organisation stressed its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality fuel while safeguarding national economic interests, reaffirming its commitment to steady supply, backed by a guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres, and warned against attempts to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply.
Regulatory authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take decisive action against unpatriotic practices.
By refining locally at scale, Dangote Refinery is reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports, conserving foreign exchange, stabilising the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy solutions and economic recovery.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the price reduction, calling on government agencies to act decisively.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reductions is unpatriotic and unacceptable. We urge regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take firm action against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
Consumers were advised to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, high-quality alternatives are readily available.
By Bon Peters
The Airport Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) at Omagwa Rivers State has praised the Customs Area Controller for Customs Area 1 Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku.
At the end-of-the-year party attended by stakeholders, including the leader of the association’s chapter, Mr Charles Onyema, said the customs officer has done well in stakeholder engagement and trade facilitation.
At the event held last Friday, he said his association has been enjoying a very cordial relationship with other organisation in the ecosystem.
“You can see what is happening today, everybody is working together and our operations here are seamless,” he noted.
He stated that apart from creating a very robust business environment for his members and other stakeholders to operate, he has taken a decision to build and commission a befitting ANLCA Secretariat which would be completed soon and be commissioned by the ANLCA national president, Mr Emenike Nwokeoji.
The ANLCA chapter chief said since “Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku assumed office at Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt Command, it has been a different ball game, facilitating trade and increasing Revenue generation.”
“I remember I told her she was a mother during her maiden visit to the airport.
“You know when you have a woman in charge of an affair, food will not lack, compassion will not lack and motherly love will not lack.
“She is very wonderful in stakeholder engagement, revenue generation and trade facilitation,” Mr Onyema enthused.
Projecting into the future, Mr. Onyema said the year 2026 would be better for his members, adding that he has advised them on financial discipline which he said would help them during the trying period.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day respectively.
The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.
The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the Minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mr Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress.
He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Business Post reports that on these public holidays – the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as well as the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange will not open to trade.
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