Ogun governor’s aide highlights importance of youth in governance
Sustained engagement with young people is essential for inclusive governance, according to Prince Farooq Adenugba, Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on OPIC, Housing, and Special Projects. At a youth retreat in Ijebu Igbo, Adenugba emphasized the need for government and youth to collaborate on community challenges and policy solutions. The event brought together over 2,000 youths and stakeholders to discuss governance, development, and political participation. Participants called for youth empowerment, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced communication between officials and constituents.
What we know
- Prince Farooq Adenugba stated that the youth retreat was designed to foster dialogue between government representatives and young people, aiming to identify issues and seek solutions.
- Attendees urged governments to focus on job creation, industrial development, education, infrastructure, electricity, and flood control to empower youths.
- The forum included endorsements for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as APC governorship candidate and Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun as running mate, as well as support for Governor Dapo Abiodun and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Adenugba announced government approval for reconstructing the road between Olabisi Onabanjo University’s Permanent Site and Ijebu Igbo, with completion scheduled within six months.
- The resolutions from the retreat will be documented and sent to relevant authorities for policy consideration, and young people were encouraged to stay engaged in governance.
