KWAYORG: DEPUTY GOVERNOR ENDORSES KWARA SOUTH YOUTH CONFERENCE

KWAYORG: DEPUTY GOVERNOR ENDORSES KWARA SOUTH YOUTH CONFERENCE

The Kwara State Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi  while receiving the Kwara South Youth Development Organization (KWAYORG) delegation, acknowledged the strength of the Youth urging them to take the State to the next level as the future leaders.

Mr Alabi stated this today while receiving the delegation led by its President, Barrister Joseph Titilope Akogun in his office.

The Deputy Governor appreciated the initiative of the Organisation and the desire to reduce poverty through various programs stating that if the ideas are well implemented, it would go a long way in improving the lives of the Youth.

He stated that in the next ten years, Nigeria would be the third largest Nation in the world after China and India advising the Youth to be focused, and  embrace the opportunity offered by ICT.

Mr Alabi who said ICT is the biggest market and industry in the world presently imploring Youth to key into its advantage to generate Wealth for themselves and the Nation.

"This generation is very lucky as there are numerous advantages and your generation have no reason to fail if you make use of the opportunities" the Deputy Governor noted.

He charged them onpositive mindset emphasising the need for them to have good character, to be persistent and hard working.

HE DEPUTY GOVERNOR KAYODE ALABI and KWAYORG PRESIDENT  Barr.TITILOPE AKOGUN

Mr Alabi noted "no one can reach their destiny with wrong character. I see the Young having vision while the old dreams, pursue your vision and acquire the necessary skills".

Earlier, the President, Kwara South Youth Development Organization, Barrister Joseph Titilope Akogun appreciated the Kwara State Government for being youth friendly.

He said the organization was established to enhance human capital development for the Youth, empowerment and it's sustainability, projecting Kwara tourism to the world, creating environment where graduates could thrive using the digital media.

Barrister Akogun explained that the Youth Conference coming up next month in Omu Aran would be used to train people to explore the value chain in agriculture, ensure financial discipline and skill acquisition on Communication Technology among others.

The visibly elated Deputy Governor, assured the delegation of his personal attendance at the conference as he is billed to Chair the event.

Other members of the delegation includes Olutosin O. Bello, Saeed Tijjani, Com. Atanda Babatunde, Sofiyyah Abidoye, David Olawuyi, Ishola Adeniyi, Saka Wasiu, Damilola Awoseyin, Fatoye Babatunde.