ABEOKUTA– The Asiwaju of Orile Imo, in Obafemi-Owode Local Government area of Ogun State, High Chief Olalekan Olakunle has been award the Grand Patron of the Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN) during the 2nd National Summit and Inauguration ceremony held in Abeokuta on Thursday.
The summit also witnessed the presentation of awards to many others, which includes multi award winner, Engr. Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, Chief Mrs Adunni Kazim and amongst.
In his acceptance speech, Asiwaju Olalekan urges the youths in the southern part in country to provide credible leadership, good conduct and enviable character aimed at making Ogun and Nigeria the haven of peace and economic prosperity.
He also noted that youth must recognised their responsibilities as part of the critical components of the society while enjoined them to be law abiding always, supportive of the laudable projects if the state and federal government as well.
“In having the support of the youth, the government at various levels could achieve a lot for the society delivering dividends of democracy to the greatest number of our people without sacrificing or mortgaging the interests of the few remaining, no matter how few in number.
“I am very much aware that this appointment comes with the responsibilities of service and commitment to every good cause, programme, ideas and ideals to which the southern youth is also being committed.
“Youth is the link bridge or bridge head which connects the present phase to, and with the future development of the society. We cannot therefore over emphasize the importance of youth in nation building, having regard to the socio-economic and political development of the society”, he said
The national summit programme themed ‘The role of youth in the sociopolitical and economic development of Nigeria’ had in attendance three representatives from all the states across the southern Nigeria, to chat the way forward for their course.
In addition, at the programme, stakeholders also urged Nigerian Youth to get involve in the nation building process as well as prepare themselves for leadership positions.
Meanwhile, speaking on the reason for organising the summit, Chairman of the planning committee, Ife Ahmed said the event was part of the youth efforts to contribute their quota to the nation building.
