Ikorodu LG chair seeks support for youth as successor
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Wasiu Adesina, has appealed to political leaders to consider supporting candidates aged 50 and below for the position of the next council chairman.
Mr Adesina spoke during the annual Congress/ End of the year party of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ikorodu LG branch, on Thursday.
The event took place at the council secretariat in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Mr Adesina stressed the need for inclusiveness and active involvement of young leaders in governance.
Mr Adesina pledged his continued support for youth development in the area.
He emphasise the importance of empowering the younger generation to lead and contribute meaningfully to the grass-roots, community and the entire nation.
The chairman urged them to contribute to the council’s vision for 2025.
He stated, “Today, I am reiterating my continued support for the youth as leaders of tomorrow. They should participate actively in different activities geared towards nation-building. They should not engage in vices or criminality that could hinder their future but rather be good ambassadors of Ikorodu.’’
The council chair promised to provide a bus for the NYCN, Ikorodu LG chapter, to facilitate easier mobilisation of youths across the community and enhance their participation in developmental activities.
Coordinator NYCN Ikorodu LG branch, Basit Ogunsanmi, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and contributions of the chairman to youth development.
“With the successful launch of new initiatives and a robust plan for the upcoming year, the council remains poised to make even greater strides in its mission,” he said.
The NYCN leadership presented reports of activities in the year 2024, premised on empowerment and stakeholder engagements.
It also unveiled its plans for 2025, aiming to deepen youths inclusiveness and stronger partnership.
The event drew dignitaries including Biliamin Oba, Senior Special Assistant on Social Development to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; and Asoro Abubakri, Vice Chairman NYCN Lagos East.
(NAN)
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