President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth and Mr. Ayodele Olawande as the minister of State for youth pending their confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on
Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Sunday 17th of September, 2023.
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 (APC). He recently served in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Innovation from 2019 to 2023.
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.