18/05/2022
EVOLUTION OF KWARA STATE MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry is the outcome of the split of the defunct Kwara State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development (MSYD) following the establishment of Kwara State Sports Commission by the State Executive Council Chaired by His Excellency, Mall. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State at the State Executive Council meeting on the restructuring and splitting of some government ministries to achieve greater efficiency, ensure effective coordination of mandates, and accommodate developmental needs of 21st Century on August 21st, 2021.
FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY
Designing guidelines for Youth development activities in the State;
Formulating, monitoring and reviewing the State Youth Policies;
Articulating relevant programmes of action for Youth development;
Coordinating and monitoring Youth development activities at the State/local Government levels and the collaborating partners;
Collaborating with all stakeholders for the funding of the Youth sector;
Creating opportunities for Youth to be involved in decision making processes in matters that affect them, the environment and the society;
Inculcating in the Youth, the values of human rights, social justice, equity, fairness and gender equality;
Promoting conducive atmosphere for social, mental, emotional and physical development of the Youth;
Promoting formal and informal training of Youth and livelihood skill;
Establishing sustainable developmental projects in the Youth sector; fitness and general wellbeing of all persons in Kwara State;
Conducting and encouraging research into all matters relating to Youth
Providing, maintaining and upgrading Youth Centres and facilities for training Kwarans in Youth development activities;
Promoting international cooperation to facilitate youth development;
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote holistic development of physically challenged persons in all field of endeavors; and
To liaise with MDAs and development partners engaged in the provision of Youth development services in the country for the purpose of coordination and harmonization of all Youth development initiatives across the country.
MANDATE
Formulation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Policies and Programmes on Youth Development towards Wealth Creation, Youth Empowerment and Well-being, Achieving Excellence in Youth, National Unity and Sustainable Development.
MISSION
To provide Sustainable framework for the formulation and implementation of Policies, Programmes and other Initiatives which promote and enhance Youth Development in collaboration with Stakeholders.
VISION
A Kwaran with Empowered and Successful Youth in all field of life and Kwarans that are adeaquately supported to excel in life at all levels.
GOAL
The goal of Youth Development is to build Young people for Human Capital Utilization and Productivity.
Sign
Hon. Adamu J. B,
Ministry of Youth Development.