By Jimmy
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jamila Ibrahim Bio as Youth Minister-nominee, pending confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This historic announcement was shared on Twitter by Bashir Ahmad, the former Digital Communication Aide to former President Buhari.
At the age of 37, Jumila Ibrahim Bio is close to being the youngest and first woman in history to be minister of youth in the history of Nigeria following her nomination by President Bola Ahmed Buhari.
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Who is Jamila Ibrahim Bio?
Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim is an indigene of Kwara State. Her father, Ibrahim Bio, was the former Minister of sports in the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He was also a former Transport Minister under Yar Adua, a former Member of the Federal HoR, and a former 2-term speaker of the Kwara House of Assembly
The 37-year-old is a medical doctor, politician, and development practitioner.
As a public servant, she is a strong advocate of the United Nations Global Goals (SDGs).
Political career
Prior to her recent appointment, Jamila Ibrahim Bio was National President of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Young Women Forum (PYWF)
She also served as Senior Special Assistant on Health matters to the Governor of Kwara.
Other roles
She has also served in various capacities as a serial humanitarian volunteer, including serving in the northeast region of Nigeria on the platform of The Presidential Committee on the NorthEast Initiative (PCNI). There, she joined efforts to provide support to the vulnerable and internally displaced persons in the region.
Jamila is a dedicated woman and youth advocate who believes strongly in the emancipation of women and youth in the society for socio-economic development of their communities and country at large, through active participation in socio-political activities.
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Jamila Ibrahim Bio, 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
Jamila Ibrahim Bio, 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 to 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.
