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What To Know About 37yr-Old First Female Ministerial Nominee For Youth
The 37-year-old medical doctor, politician, and development practitioner
Jamila Bio Ibrahim has been appointed as the Minister for Youth.
The information available revealed that at 37 she is one of the youngest ministers – and also the nation’s first nominated female Minister for youth.
The 37-year-old medical doctor, politician, and development practitioner is a former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kwara state, Abdulraham AbdulRazaq on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The National President of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Young Women Forum (APC PYWF) and also a former Senior Special Assistant on Health matters in Kwara State, here are some of the things you should about Jamila Bio Ibrahim….
…Father
The Public servant and advocate of United Nations Global Goals is the daughter to Ibrahim Isa Bio, Fmr Minister of Sports (Goodluck Jonathan), Fmr Transport Minister (Yar Adua), Fmr Member of Federal HoR, and Fmr 2-term speaker Kwara House of Assembly
…The Humanitarian
Volunteered in the northeast region of Nigeria under The Presidential Committee on the NorthEast initiative
Supported vulnerable and internally displaced persons in the region
Volunteered on the campaign trail for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the 2019 general election
The advocate
Advocate for the emancipation of women and youth in society
Promotes social and economic development through active participation in socio-political activities
Focused on grassroots leadership and mentorship for young women and men
Honours
Clean Nigeria Ambassador award for contributions in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sector
UN Peace Ambassador award by the International Association of World Peace Advocates
Distinguished honorary award for contributions to Education and SDGs supported by UNESCO Nigeria
Represented Nigeria and Kwara State as a speaker on international platforms like the United Nations and the African Union
Her passions
Passion for horses and horseback riding with over a decade of horseback riding experience
Uses horseback riding and polo to challenge societal barriers against women and girls’ participation in such sports
Aims to inspire more young girls and women to take up horse riding for leisure and as a profession
