Dr DEMILADE AKIN-ALABI COMMENDS OYO APC LEADERS FOR PRIORITISING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, HAILS ZONAL YOUTH CONNECT INITIATIVE

Hon. Dr. Demilade Akin-Alabi has commended the efforts of Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Hon. Adesoji Adedeji and Comrade Olalekan Glory, the Oyo State Youth Leader, for organising the forthcoming Zonal Youth Connect, scheduled to take place from next week Wednesday to Friday across the seven zones of Oyo State.

In a message welcoming the initiative, Dr. Akin-Alabi described the planned engagement as an opportunity for young people across the different zones to participate in conversations about their experiences, aspirations and expectations.

He noted that meaningful youth engagement requires creating spaces where young people can speak, listen, contribute ideas and interact directly with leaders and stakeholders.

The Founder of DAA–da Foundation also congratulated the various leaders and stakeholders selected to anchor the programme across the zones, particularly those representing Ibadan North East Local Government.

He specifically acknowledged and congratulated:

Hon. Olu ’Yinka Akinwale (JP)
Hon.Ibraheem Fasansi
Hon. Sunday Akinyemi
Hon. Funmilola Jimoh
Alh.Akinpelu Olushola
Mrs. Basirat Yussuf for being appointed as part of the Stakeholders that will anchor the Ibadan North East segment of the engagement.

He stated that “Giving Young People a Voice Is an Investment in the Future”

Dr. Akin-Alabi urged all participating stakeholders to approach the programme with openness, humility and a genuine willingness to listen, stressing that youth engagement is most meaningful when the concerns raised are properly documented and followed by constructive action.

He further prayed for the success of the programme across the seven zones and for wisdom for all those entrusted with coordinating the various sessions.

“May God grant the organisers wisdom, patience and understanding, and may every conversation produce ideas that contribute positively to the lives and aspirations of our young people,” he prayed.

The Zonal Youth Connect will cover Oke Ogun 1,Oke Ogun 2,Ibarapa zone,Ibadan Outer City, Ibadan Main City, Oyo Zone and Ogbomosho zone according to the programme details provided.