Mr. Ayodele Olawande

Ayodele Olawande is Nigeria’s current Minister for Youth Development, known for his advocacy on youth empowerment and hands-on leadership style. He studied civil engineering and later pursued further studies, and his career has spanned community development, politics, and public service. Under his watch, he has launched initiatives such as the Corpreneur Support Scheme for NYSC corps members, the Young & Secure Initiative addressing youth-security relations, and the “1 Youth, 2 Skills” agenda delivered through the Nigerian Youth Academy. — He is widely regarded as a youthful, pragmatic minister determined to bridge the gap between government and young Nigerians.