Ogun youths urged to embrace peace and avoid violence
The Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka, has called on Nigerian youths to choose peaceful dialogue over destructive actions. Speaking in Abeokuta, he highlighted the government's ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and the importance of positive engagement. Kolawole Shoremi, Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, praised recent innovations and urged resilience among youths. An ActionAid Nigeria report released in 2025 emphasised the challenges faced by the country’s large youth population.
What we know
- Wasiu Isiaka encouraged youths to avoid destructive tendencies and focus on activities that support their growth and national development.
- The Ogun State government distributed over N5m in subventions to registered youth groups and launched the 2024 compendium of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.
- Isiaka commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for sustained efforts in maintaining peace in Ogun State.
- Kolawole Shoremi noted that the NYCN has become a professional platform for youth development, including recruiting corps members as secretariat staff.
- An ActionAid Nigeria report released in 2025 highlighted high unemployment, insecurity, and limited opportunities for Nigeria’s youth, calling for increased government support.
