In its usual style to celebrate children and young kids, the Baby Blue Angels Foundation hosted Young Leaders Summit in commemoration of 2024 Children’s Day which was held on May 27, 2024, the event which was organized by its founder, Chief Mrs. Ramata Agberemi Dabo (RAD) had several dignitaries in attendance.
The event was held at the Akinyele Local Government Secretariat and several students drawn from selected public and private secondary schools in Ibadan were invited to grace the occasion.
The theme of the event, “Emerging Leaders: The Future of The Nation” was discussed by the duo of Mr. Victor Olojede and Mr. Suraj Abiodun, the Senior Special Assistant on Students’ Affairs, and Special Adviser on Education to Gov Makinde respectively.
The students were enlightened and reorientated on what is needed to achieve success in their various endeavours. The sensitization was not restricted to the students with non disability status alone but also extended to young children with disabilities.
In her remark, Mrs. Ramata Agberemi Dabo, the founder of the NGO, who also doubled as Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters advised the youths to be committed to their dreams and stay away from social vices that can jeopardize the aspirations of their targeted goals.
She however urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children are given qualitative education that will build their capacity to excel in their various endeavours.
In his words, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade appealed to young children to desist from being associated with any group that engages in hard substance.
Prince Oyelade tasks the teenagers to be visionary and nurture their dreams while advising them that there is no shortcut to success other than their hard working.
Other speakers who also spoke at the event jointly encouraged the students to focus on their studies and believe in themselves while emphasizing the importance of having good plans for a better future.
Quite a number of dignitaries graced the event, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogunsina Michael, PDP Youth Leader, Mr. Victor Olojede, SSA on Students Affairs, Hon Wole Akinleye, Chairman Akinyele Local Government, amongst several others.