The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nigeria, at the UAE Embassy in Abuja.
The meeting focused on strengthening Nigeria–UAE bilateral relations and exploring strategic pathways to empower Nigerian youth through innovation, skills exchange, and global collaboration. The Honourable Minister shared key initiatives of the Ministry, including the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), and discussed opportunities for structured partnerships in digital education, entrepreneurship, and clean energy.
As both nations advance in technology and youth-driven development, this engagement marks a vital step toward global cooperation for local impact.
From innovation to skills exchange — the future is global, and our youth are ready.
#YouthEmpowerment #NiYA #NigeriaUAE #DiplomacyInAction #InnovationForYouth #GlobalSkills #MinistryOfYouthDevelopment
