Oyetola, Ambode Call On Youths To Participate In Active Politics, Governance

• Oyetola and Ambode Call On Youths To Participate In Active Politics and Governance

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode have stressed the need for the active participation of youths in the political process and governance.

The duo spoke at the inauguration of the Youth and Student Council, South-West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan, Oyo State with Mazi Ezenwa Alaemezie Onyinrimba, director-general and his National Deputy Director, South-West a great grassroots mobilizer, Ambassador Seyi Bamigbade leaders.

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In his address, Governor Oyetola who doubles as the Deputy Chairman, South-West of the APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said the greatness of this nation and our party lies in the hands of the nation’s youths.

“You will also be tasked to intellectually engage and convince youths in your community who have lost faith in the electoral process to take actionable steps to effect the change they desire by joining the APC.”

Also speaking, Ambode said, “As you all know, the youths are always the driving force of every nation as regards governance, nation-building, economic prosperity, innovation and technological advancement.

“Governance anywhere in the world would be difficult without the youth participating in grassroots, state or national politics and vying/contesting for elective positions. I want to therefore call on all of you to dedicate yourself more than ever before to the party and country.”

“While the APC will continually strive to keep our youths engaged through various empowerment schemes across several sectors, we also believe that a politically active youth is filled with flourishing ideas to make Nigeria better than before,” he added.

Former Minister of Communication, Dr Shittu Adebayo, said the road to national development required the collaborative effort of young and old in the political process.

“Neglecting this role for the older generation to continually set the tone will only delay the country of your dreams. I, therefore, charge you to join and participate in the political process as APC will definitely give you the platform to actualize your political dreams and champion the change we all desire, ” Shittu said.

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