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Osun Youth Town Hall Dialogue: Empowering Voices and Charting the Path for Youth Development

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In a significant gathering, youth leaders and stakeholders in Osun State convened at the NUJ Hall on Saturday, November 16, for the Osun Youth Town Hall Dialogue, organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun State chapter. The event drew over 40 youth organizations and a broad range of youth representatives to discuss crucial issues surrounding youth empowerment, skills development, politics, education, and more.


The Special Assistant to the Governor of Osun State on Youth Mobilization, Hon. Segun Oyewale, emphasized Governor Ademola Adeleke's commitment to youth welfare. He reassured attendees of the government’s ongoing and upcoming youth employment initiatives, including the appointment of youth into key governmental positions as evidence of the Governor's dedication to youth development.


However, the dialogue took a critical turn when youth journalist and panelist, Com. Jare Tiamiyu, called for youth to embrace truth-telling, regardless of public perception. He highlighted the neglect of local infrastructure, citing the poor state of a health center in Irepodun Local Government and accusing some political appointees of failing to serve their communities effectively.



Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Osun State, Com. Adetunji Ajala, urged the youth to unite in support of the state’s progress, stressing the importance of inclusivity, regardless of background. Com. Abisola Ariwodola also spoke passionately about empowering women to achieve self-sufficiency and leveraging the state’s tech hub for personal and professional growth.


The event culminated with the recognition of past NYCN leaders, earning applause from the youth in attendance. In his closing remarks, former Chairman Com. Abdulazeez Ismail urged the current leadership to remain focused on organizing youth-centric programs that would truly empower the next generation. The communique from the dialogue will be forwarded to relevant state and non-state actors for actionable implementation, as assured by Com. Adetunji Ajala.

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