Abuja, Sept. 17, 2023 – President Bola Tinubu has nominated Jamila Bio Ibrahim as Minister of Youth.
He also nominated Ayodele Olawande as Minister of State for Youth.
Their nomination is subject to confirmation by Senate.
Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential Spokesman, announced this in a statement on Sunday.
“Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most 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 most 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.” (GBN)
