By MAYOWA ADENIRAN |
The Osun State government has lauded the activities of the Osun Youth Agenda in the state with the Deputy Governor, Mr. Benedict Gboyega Alabi, saying the youth group is “thinking about the development of the state.”
Mr Alabi heaped praises on the youth group during the presentation of the recommendation of the groups on youth development in the state and general state of affairs in Osun.
The recommendations was presented at the office of the deputy governor, Osun State Secretariat, Abere,O Osogbo.
The Osun Youth Agenda Technical Committee also expressed concerns around issues affecting youth and their development in State of Osun such as lack of sustainable youth development framework, Civil despondency amidst youth, spate of security challenges and untapped resources that could create wealth for the state.
The group also presented the Osun Youth Agenda Brochure that contains recommendations that were birthed from research and consultative processes.
On his part, Mr. Benedict Alabi said the youths have shown demonstrated their desire for the growth and development of the state.
He said, “What the Osun Youth Agenda Team have done is to let us know they are thinking, concern about Osun State and the team saw it as a civil responsibility to contribute to the growth of the state.
“OYA’s thought is my thought, State of Osun has a lot of resources and tertiary institutions, numerous to mention. Why can’t we have educational hub, turning education to wealth. If you want a good IT training in Nigeria and Africa, go to Osun, each tertiary institution can specialize in a field (Medical, Engineering) and I see it as a good way to go.”
He further stated that the issue of standalone agency or commission for youth development really worth it, because they are partners who are ready to work the state government on it.
“The youth have the population, are agile, and they have the vote but complacency is very high amidst the youth,” the deputy governor lamented.
He urged the youths to always speak adding that youth in Osun State know what is right.
