The Ondo State Government led by His Excellency, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has continued to reiterate its commitment towards the development of Youths in the state.
This is evident from various concerted efforts geared towards ensuring that all aspects of life that are of interest and beneficial to the youths are well catered for and prioritized accordingly while making certain that no youth is left out.
The commitment was further validated during a recent Courtesy Visit by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Students’’ Affairs and the SAs Youth Mobilization from Ondo Central Prince Dapo Adepoju and Ondo South Hon. Gbologe Alex Olufunmi to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.
The Officials led by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youths and Students’ Affairs; Honourable Muyiwa Ogunyemi acknowledged the positive impacts of Sports on youth development. Hence, the need for collaboration to ensure the actualization of His Excellency’s Vision for the Youths.
During the visit which also had in attendance the
1. Honourable Commissioner – Barrister Dotun Owanikin.
2.Permanent Secretary – Dr.Mrs Dupe Eshofonie
3.General Manager; Sports Council – Chief ‘Wande Fabuluje.
4.Director of Youth – ‘Lekan Oluborode.
5.Director of Sports – Evelyn Lebi.
6.Director of Finance & Admin. – Ogunduboye.
7.SA Comm – Niyi Alone.
8. Press Officer – Austin Adeoye.
It was agreed on that all stakeholders should come up with different programs that will complement existing ones which will assist the Youths to fully harness their potentials in all areas of interest bearing in mind that “_any society that does not succeed in tapping into the creativity of its Youths will definitely be left behind “.
*Muyiwa Ogunyemi (Eyiyato).
Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Students’ Affairs.
19th May 2020.*
