The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Lagos chapter, has intensified efforts to strengthen young workers for leadership roles.

Speaking at the Year 2026 Youth Summit on Thursday in Iba LCDA, NULGE president, Lagos chapter, Sunday Ogunfowora, said that the union strengthened the youths through sustained training, mentorship and capacity-building initiatives.

Mr Ogunfowora said that the move was aimed at equipping young members with the skills and knowledge required to effectively contribute to union activities and improve service delivery across local government councils.

Mr Ogunfowora said that structured learning and exposure to experienced leaders would help young workers better understand union operations and responsibilities. According to him, youths must learn from veterans and established leaders in order to run the union effectively and contribute meaningfully to governance within their councils.

Mr Ogunfowora said that an initiative tagged ‘How Well You Know Your Council’ had been introduced to familiarise young workers with different aspects of their duties and the workings of the local government system.

Mr Ogunfowora described the annual youth summit as a platform to unify young members across councils, encourage networking and promote the exchange of ideas that could shape future union policies.

He said participants would also present papers on relevant topics, adding that the presentations would be reviewed and refined through constructive criticism to support policy formulation within the union.

Mr Ogunfowora encouraged participants to take advantage of networking opportunities and learn from one another, expressing optimism that the summit would strengthen unity, collaboration and leadership capacity among young workers in the state.

He urged young workers to build networks, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships as part of efforts to prepare them for future leadership roles within the union and the local government.

(NAN)