As part of lined-up preparations for International Youth Week, the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Engr. ‘Seun Fakorede hosted members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Oyo State Chapter to a meeting as regards the forthcoming programme organised by the Youth Council, which is slated for August 8th to 14th. The programme is scheduled to hold at American Corner with the theme, “Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a world for ages.”
The representatives of the NYCN, Oyo State Chapter, were led into the meeting by the Chapter’s Chairman, Comrade AbdulQuadri Abdulsalam and the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Comrade S. O. Azeez. The Executive Secretary, Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Alhaja Agboola, Special Assistant to the Governor on Inter-Faith, Reverend Femi Ibikunle were also on ground during the cause of the meeting.
The members of the Youth Council commend the State government for the massive investment in the youths population while acknowledging the recent attempt at recognising illustrious youths of the State who are doing well in their respective fields as a genuine effort in the right direction.
The Commissioner, while reacting, said that “the Oyo State youth award is to recognise those doing exceedingly well” and that the ” awardees would be unveiled on the 12th of August.”
The members of the NYCN charged the State government not to relent in unveiling and supporting youth-oriented programmes.