Sundry youth groups across the six Geo-Political Zones under the algae of Coalition of Nigerian Youth Forum, has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider their coalitional resolution which was reached after daily meetings for weeks which persistently ended dead lock.
According to a statement signed by the President of the Coalition, Khalid Muhammed and the Secretary of the forum Agogor Onochie, today Thursday, 31st August, 2023, disclosed that the youth have ransacked its constituency thoroughly and Dr. Raymond Edoh is the only man standing going by his high level of integrity, humility, ears to the youth community and his philanthropic and humanitarian style of leading the youths over the years.
The United Nations Habitat Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Raymond Edoh was said to be a very nice personality that was resolved to lead the youths across the federation in the capacity of youth minister under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.
The statement also disclosed that another reason why Dr. Raymond Edoh was mutually adopted for the youth ministerial appointment is based on his wide range of wealth of knowledge, passion to serve the youths, his broad leadership experience within and outside the country, his consistency in youth empowerment, capacity building and his high level of education.
The statement which reads in parts, “Dr. Raymond Edoh, a young Nigerian Oil Magnet, an International Activist, Political Strategist, Foreign Affairs Analyst, a Real Estate Consultant, Shipping Expert and an Economist, highly accomplished, proactive, and dynamic professional with a successful Career.
“The Nigerian youth Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Dr. Raymond Edoh was born on the 25th of November, 1983 into the family of Mr. & Mrs Paul Adehi Edoh in Otukpo Benue State of Nigeria.
“The Secretary General, Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Dr. Raymond Edoh has empowered a cluster of young journalists across Print, Radio, TV, online and outdoor in Abuja. He has also empowered over 6000 farmers across Benue and Kogi States with hybrid seedlings and capacity building trainings.
“The Executive Secretary, National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, Dr. Raymond Edoh has also empowered young Nigerian Youths with aquaculture related skills as well as start up funds (seed money) to take it up as a line of business as well as constituting a post mentorship and follow up team for appreciate able result.
“The Chairman, Board of Trustees, World Sustainable Development Goals Organization, WSDGSO, Dr. Raymond Edoh has empowered over 1000 young Nigerians with skill acquisition cutting across Agric, ICT, Photography, Videography, Phone Re-
pairs, Cake Baking, Website Design, Hair Barbing, Hair Dressing and Make up and several others.
“The Deputy Commandant, IPCSL and Chairman, Security Summit, Dr. Raymond Edoh also empowered over 500 Nigerian youths
spread across States within the north central region. As though not enough, in Abuja, Dr. Raymond Edoh empowered 250
participants of the 2021 Africa Youth Community leadership conference amongst sundry others.
“The one time Diaspora Affairs Director for the Nigerian Youths globally was a strategic tool to the government of Nigeria in resolving #End SARS protest which almost dragged Nigeria into a state of quagmire.
“Dr. Raymond is currently a life Fellow of the International Chartered World Learned Society, ICWLS, USA, Educational Qualification: He got his Bachelor of Science in the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, Masters in the University of Liverpool, and PhD in the City University New York, USA. He also completed
his Coursework toward High Specialization in Rome Business School.
“He has been interviewed by NTA, Channels, BBC, AIT, Kaftan TV, Itv, London TV, FRCN, VON, Arisetv, Vanguard, Sun, Daily Trust, Punch, Leadership, Blueprint, and several others across the globe.
“Dr. Raymond Edoh has bagged several awards within and outside the country in multiple numbers.
“With all these, who else should be our Minister if not Dr. Raymond Edoh! Lucky enough, finally, we have picked him and we are glad to say Congratulations to Dr. Raymond Edoh, Youth Minister of the federal Republic of Nigeria”, the statement added.
