Who Is Jamila Bio, Tinubu’s 37-Year Minister Of Youth Nominee?

Jumila 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.

VerseNews had earlier reported that Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Who Is Dr. Jamila Bio

Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most recently served as the President of the Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF). She has also served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 37-year old politician and development practitioner is the daughter to to Ibrahim Isa Bio, former Minister of Sports (Goodluck Jonathan), former Transport Minister (Yar Adua), former Member Federal HoR, and former 2-term speaker Kwara House of Assembly

Below are important things to know about Jamia Bio

• Medical doctor, politician, and development practitioner
• Public servant and advocate of United Nations Global Goals
• Former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kwara State on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Daughter to Ibrahim Isa Bio, Fmr Minister of Sports (Goodluck Jonathan), Fmr Transport Minister (Yar Adua), Fmr Member Federal HoR, and Fmr 2-term speaker Kwara House of Assembly.

JAMILA BIO, The Leader

• National President of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Young Women Forum (APC PYWF)
• Past roles as Senior Special Assistant on Health matters to the Governor of Kwara State

JAMILA 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 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

JAMILA BIO, 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

JAMILA BIO, 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.