New Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development Assumes Office

By Maryam Aminu

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has welcomed its new Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya.

During the official handover ceremony, the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, urged the ministry staff to support and cooperate with Mr. Olusanya to ensure the ministry’s continued success and fulfillment of its mandates.

Dr. Ahmed praised the dedication and intelligence of the ministry’s staff, attributing his achievements during his tenure to their hard work and commitment.

He encouraged them to extend the same support to his successor.

Having been reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ahmed reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to youth development.

He highlighted the president’s strategic appointment of two young ministers to spearhead the ministry’s initiatives, reflecting the administration’s focus on youth empowerment in alignment with the renewed hope agenda.

“It’s a known fact that youth constitute 75% of Nigeria’s population. Youth are the economic strength of this country, and it is today that usually determines tomorrow. For this purpose, we have to invest in them to make them economically viable,” Dr. Ahmed stated.

In his address, Mr. Olusanya expressed his appreciation for the positive feedback he has received about the ministry’s staff and encouraged them to continue their excellent work.

He assured the staff that their welfare and training would be prioritized to ensure motivation and smooth operations within the ministry.

Mr. Olusanya emphasized his open-door policy for ideas and collaboration.

Describing Dr. Ahmed as his mentor, Mr. Olusanya acknowledged that Dr. Ahmed’s guidance significantly contributed to his appointment as Permanent Secretary, despite not foreseeing that he would succeed him in the ministry.

In a vote of thanks, the Director of the Legal Department, ZI Gregory Fulus expressed gratitude for Dr. Ahmed’s contributions during his tenure and pledged the staff’s cooperation with Mr. Olusanya, wishing him a successful tenure.