Youthville by Daily Trust Tambari

YOUTHVILLE ISSUE #92 2

Friday, August 19, 2016 08078068532

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...young at heart

I’m a cardiologist to help patients, build nation’s capacity, says Ahmed

Abdulrahman Mohammed Ahmed is a 26-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in Egypt. The Bauchi State born medical doctor who graduated in 2015, read Surgery at Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt. Text from Balarabe Alkassim, Bauchi

hen YOUTHVILLE caught up with him during his recent visit to Bauchi, Dr. Ahmed said he specialized in cardiology because there are few cardiologists in Nigeria. He said the dearth of experts often results in the frequent deaths of patients who suffer from heart related diseases. “Heart failure is now a common cause of death worldwide after road accidents. My previous research showed that many Africans suffer from hypertension which concomitantly causes heart diseases. Hence my decision to specialize in the treatment of such diseases to help my society,” Ahmed said. He also said lack of technology; poor electricity supply and befitting equipment in Nigerian hospitals are the bane of a working health sector. Nations that excelled in medicine have advanced technologically, Ahmed added. The young medical doctor urged governments and health institutions to accord priority to the medical profession so that more students would be motivated to study medicine and other health related professions. He said, “It is only when there is a conducive atmosphere that the country could produce qualified doctors.” On what the youth must work on, Dr. Ahmed said Nigerian youth must strive towards excellence in their fields so they can move the country forward. Recounting his expertise backgrounds, Dr. Ahmed said he once received an award for ‘Best Scientific Researcher’ at the ‘Big Scientific Research Competition’ at his university after focusing his researches on Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac Tissue Engineering, Interventional

tricc Cardiology, Paediatric ses Congenital Diseases and Cancer Biology. off Other areas e: his researches are: e Advancement in the es Different Approaches nt, of Cancer Treatment, h, Stem Cells Research, Regenerative d Medicine and A Advanced DNA Vaccine Production. The youngster said he is presently engaged in w researches on New Trends in Heartt Failure, liver diesasess among others. ustt Dr. Ahmed is not ju just e has hass a medical youth. H He cate es in n also acquired certificates nicattion n, leadership, communication, kiills a he and team building skills att tthe rain nin ng Oxford Academy forr T Training Courses still in Egypt.. Diplloma iin n He also holds a Diploma atio on from from Business Administration ade emy ffor or the American Academy nd another ano oth her Training Courses and n R eso ourrce Diploma in Human Resource e O xfo ord Management from the Oxford Academy. e sa aid d h as This versatility he said has o beyond bey yond helped him to go ved d ‘First ‘Fiirstt borders as he received ‘Be est Place Award’ as the ‘Best Poster Presenter’ att nal the 23rd International ces Sttudents Medical Sciences Students anbu ul, Turkey Turkey y during durring his Congress held in Istanbul, university days.

Jocelyne Agbo Ag is a social entrepreneu entrepreneur and founder of Diamond Elixir E Enterprise, specialised in producing deterge detergents for low inc income earners in ru communities. rural The young entrepreneur w who was among the 2016 batch of Mandela Wa s h i n g t o n Fellows, said she went beyond the enterprise to teaching young graduates and r rural women in communities,

entrepreneurship skills that would make them independent. Jocelyn told YOUTHVILLE in Abuja that the social part of her enterprise started in 2012 when she felt the need to make unemployed persons independent. In a space of four years, Jocelyne trained 12,000 youth and about nine women. She said more women are being trained so they can support their families. Her whole idea of business began at age 13 when she started trading in garri, maize and other food items. “I had this burden that I have to help out in the family upkeep. I couldn’t just sit back, and that is the same drive that I have today, that I can’t just sit back

Enterprise: Foundation begins 2nd grant scheme T from Sunday Michael Ogwu, Lagos Text @sundaymichaelOg @

Jocelyne sp speaks: From producing detergents, to mentoring 12,000 youth Text by Latifat Opoola (@LatifatO (@LatifatOpoola)

Believe you can, and you are halfway there. – Theodore Roosevelt

and I have to do something for the community”, she said. Jocelyne who has 11 members of staff said the challenge of funding her enterprise makes growth slow for her business. She also has issues with gender equality in the industry so dominated, “I am headway with big conglomerates in a place where women are expected to be quiet. But I have always gone against them,” she noted. She called on youth never to rest on their oars stressing that until they take charge of their financial lives, they cannot help others. Jocelyn also urged them to dream big because a dream that does not scare one, almost always never motivates one to start.

A foundation, IB Plc said the second p phase of KICKSTART entrepreneurship iinitiative has commenced with winners g getting about N1million grant. Applicants in the south-west where it o operates could win other benefits to start ttheir businesses, the foundation said. The first season had 25 winners rreceiving grants to kickstart their business d dreams and ideas. IB Foundation, a subsidiary of S SABMiller said it is supporting young and b brilliant minds to be employed, create jjobs and wealth for themselves through tthe scheme. First launched in Ibadan – Oyo State in A August 2015, the scheme has produced a g grand winner, Olumide Ogunbanjo who g got a grant of N1.5m. Speaking on his excitements after he w won, Ogunbanjo said: “I still can’t believe h how things turned out; it still feels like a d dream. Sometimes, I have to pinch myself tto believe I am not dreaming.”

Start businesses you’re passionate about, youth told TText from Kehinde Olufowobi,Lagos T The Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry( LCCI), Mr Mudashiru Yusuf, has urged youth to engage in businesses that align with their passion. Speaking at the Youthpreneur Business Summit in Lagos, he said every one is gifted and the best business anyone can do is that which aligns with the person’s passion. “If you can find alignment between your passion and the potential business, then the business will form. Even if there is no profit initially, you can still carry on as it is driven by passion,” he said. Convener of the summit, Mrs Abimbola Oligbinde said it was a platform to inspire and challenge Nigerian youth to create innovative entrepreneurial solutions to boost the economy. “There is an urgent need to diversify our economy to focus on other viable sectors. We need to build industries that would offer competitive products and liberate us from our thirst for imported products,” she added.

DAILY TRUST, Friday, August 19, 2016

YOUTHVILLE Handbags vs Purses: A race for choice in

Text by Eseohe Ebhota @sleek_diva88 A handbag is one fashion item that will never fade irrespective of the brand. Rather they come out in newer designs, colours etc. They have become the indispensable companions of most women who say they need them for various reasons. Because these bags vary in styles and designs and as well as serve different purposes, they can also make a fashion statement for her. Having different handbags for different occasions or events is similar to wearing different clothes for different occasions. YOUTHVILLE had a chat with some ladies on why they loved handbags. A self-employed lady who gave her name as Peace said “My dressing is not complete without my handbag because I love carrying some of my personal

‘effects’ when going out. You don’t expect me to hold my mirror, money, handkerchief or other things like my make-up in my hand. My handbag also compliments my beauty”. Patience Musa a self-employed hairstylist noted that handbags help increase a woman’s confidence. “Besides making what I wear look beautiful, carrying handbags make me very confident and also sure of myself”, Our reporter also noticed that not everyone loves the idea of carrying handbags. Precious Umunnah an undergraduate said she carries handbags when she goes to church or to make her hair. “I prefer holding my purse than handbag. I feel like I’m carrying a heavy load with handbag,” she said. Bags come in different forms, shapes and colours, just as purses. Whatever way you like it, make sure you’ve got one as you step put!

My family pushed me to victory: TheVoice Nigeria winner, Arese Text from Nurudeen Oyewole, Lagos Twenty-eight-year-old A’rese Emokpae who emerged winner of the 2016 edition of TheVoice Nigeria said support from her family pulled her through in the reality TV contest. A’rese said this to YOUTHVILLE while being presented with an SUV gift in Lagos by the programme sponsor, Airtel Nigeria recently. A graduate of Arts from Washington and Leah University, United States, A’rese said she’s got a thing for theatre art, but family

which she described as a “creative one”gave her inspirations. “It is very easy when you have people who believe in you strongly behind you. It is always good when parents and siblings who believe in you and who keep telling you to “go for it”,” she said. The young artiste said the competition was “very stiff” and the deal that came with it as one she would relish for years. A’rese defeated Chike, Cornel and Brenda, the other contestants, to clinch the coveted prizes at the maiden event.

2016 Queen and King of Hope emerge in Abuja Text by Bamas Victoria @Bamas Victoria

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Nwoga have emerged the 2016 Queen and King of Hope held in Abuja last weekend. The event was organised by Face of Hope Foundation (FHF) anon-governmental organization with a primary focus on less privileged children and women of the society. The founder, Grace Ibironke Ojo, said the objective was using their programme to emphasize on the need to celebrate every child and woman,

and empower them for the future. “With a drive to give back to society, FHF strives to share hope, compassion, togetherness and love to the needy,” she said. Paul Pius, and Olarewaju Moyinoluwa, a female became the runner ups out of the 14 contestants. Other awards presented at the event include the Inspirational Hope Alive Woman of the Year 2016, Hope Alive Man of the Year 2016, among others.

NHIS tasks youth on healthy lifestyles Text from Bashir Liman, Jos Plateau State Coordinator of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Hajiya Halima Zakari, has urged youth to make changes to their lifestyle and take steps toward healthy living that can help them reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious diseases. Zakari who made the call at a Road Show in Jos Metropolis advised that people should eat variety of healthy foods and get screening tests to maintain a healthy weight. NHIS is a social scheme established to

complement the source of financing the health sector and to improve access to healthcare services for Nigerians. Halima explained that the scheme was not for civil servants only as people thought, but also covers nonworkers including artisans, hawkers, businessmen, among others. She said Road Show was meant to create awareness and enlighten people about the benefits of the scheme which includes protection from the financial hardship in cases of huge medical bills and affordable healthcare service for all income groups.

Youth Day: Indomie’s seminar excites varsity students in Keffi Text by Mulikatu Mukaila Students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi were at their glamour when the producers of the ‘Indomie’ organised an entrepreneurship seminar to mark the international youth’s day.

With the theme on skills development and fostering creativity amongst Nigerian youth, the seminar attempted at giving students business ideas should they be unemployed after graduation. A guest speaker and Head at the Young Achievers Academy, Mr

MOVIE REVIEW Title: Make a Move Cast: Ivie Okujaye, Tina Mba, etc Genre: Drama Year: 2014

sas (Ivie Okujaye) loved dancing. She was introduced into it by her late father and since then, it became her dream. She was prone to abuses by her stepfather and worked part-time to save for a better life. The step-dad stole her money and she got it back from him at gunpoint. She was practising her dance moves when Chuma (Enor

Ekpenyong) walked in on her. As a schoolmate, he was impressed and invited her to join his dance group where she had difficulties. Osas and her younger sister, Esosa (Helga Sosthenes) moved to a new place while struggling with a part-time job, schoolwork, a dance group, and a budding romance along with her tender sister. She was soon in another battle when the step-dad appeared attempting to rape little Esosa.

Collins Chimezie urged the attentive students to not depend on a white collar job or mere certificate saying, if they are able to acquire skills to become employers, then the sky is their limit. Side attractions at the seminar include dancing competition, and

musical performance from young artistes. Dufil Prima, manufacturers of Indomie noodles gave out assorted gift items including refrigerator, generator sets, and microwaves oven to outstanding students in academic, social and leadership fields.

Director: Niyi Akinmolayan Reviewed by: Eseohe Ebhota

The writer went out of the normal Nollywood “boy-meetsgirl-and-falls-in-love” storyline. Watching it brings to mind the Hollywood “Save the Last Dance” and “Step Up” movie. At the upsides, the movie shows the dangers of sexual abuse and how unconcerned most parents can be for long. A great lesson is that anyone can pull through a quagmire as Osas demonstrated.

Fall seven times, STAND UP EIGHTH. – Stephen Bush