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The Igbomina Youth Assembly, has called on governments at all levels to create opportunities for youth groups to participate in development planning and implementation.
The National President of the association, Comrade Oluwasogo Oyinloye made the call at a press briefing to mark the association’s 15th anniversary, which was held at igbomina house, Ilorin.
Comrade Oyinloye urged governments to ensure fair access to education, employment, empowerment programmes, skills development, healthcare and community infrastructure.
He also appealed to successful Igbomina sons and daughters, home and abroad, to support youths through funding, mentorship, training and institutional collaboration.
The National President of Igbomina Youth Assembly also commended the media for its role in promoting community issues, while urging them to sustain fair, accurate and constructive reporting on youth development, cultural preservation and grassroots needs.
Comrade Oyinloye stressed that the growth of Igbomina land required the collective commitment of all stakeholders including youths traditional rulers, political and religious leaders.
He however urged members to place collective interests above personal differences, and resolve disagreements through constructive dialogue.
Comrade Oyinloye said the Igbomina Youth Assembly’s 15-year milestone should be measured not merely by years of existence but by the value it creates and legacy it leaves behind, while reaffirming his commitment to purposeful leadership, accountability, institutional strengthening and the advancement of the organisation.
While responding to questions from newsmen, Comrade Oyinloye stated that the association will continue to promote igbomina language and culture, education and advocate rehabilitation of community roads to promote tourism.
