Youths in Isolo LCDA under the platform of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have decorated the council chairman, Olasoju Adebayo, as their Grand Patron.
The honour was bestowed upon Olasoju earlier in the week on the sidelines of the council’s monthly Staff Forum meeting as council staff enthusiastically cheered the council boss on.
The Coordinator of the youth group, Damilola Kushimo, remarked that Olasoju has ticked all the boxes in youth human capital development while, at the same time, according the teeming youths a sense of inclusiveness in his administration, hence the rationale behind the decoration.
“What we’ve come to do today is in alignment with our constitution and also to tell the council chairman that the entire youths of Isolo LCDA are proud of him. He has not only given the youth a great sense of belonging in his administration but also spared no effort in investing in our future,” Kushimo said.
“From skills acquisition to educational support, youth engagement and empowerment initiatives, the Chairman has consistently demonstrated that young people are not an afterthought but a critical part of his developmental agenda. This honour is therefore a reflection of the appreciation and confidence of the youths of Isolo in his leadership,” he added.
Corroborating the youth leader, an erstwhile Coordinator of the youth group, Comrade Saliu Adewole, impressed that Olasoju will be the first council chairman in Isolo to be formally decorated as Grand Patron as he hailed his remarkable commitment to preparing young people in the council for the future that lies ahead of them through his numerous beneficial initiatives and policies.
“History is being made today because no council chairman before him has enjoyed this recognition from the youth body. His administration has shown genuine commitment to youth advancement, and we are confident that the future remains bright under his leadership,” Adewole stated.
The honour of decorating Olasoju was carried out by the Council Manager, Mr. Rasheed Bada Bawa, before the Vice Chairman of NYCN, Lagos West, Comrade David Aladeotan, rounded off the process by pinning an NYCN-crested gold medal on Olasoju’s attire.
In his acceptance remarks, the council honcho hailed NYCN Isolo Local Branch for rallying support for his administration and assured the youths that greater opportunities and programmes were on the horizon.
“I am deeply honoured by this recognition from the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Isolo Local Branch. This honour is not just for me but for every young person who believes in the possibility of a better Isolo. I assure you that this administration will continue to prioritise youth inclusion, empowerment and capacity development,” Olasoju said.
“The best is yet to come. We will continue to roll out programmes and initiatives that will equip our young people with the tools they need to succeed and contribute meaningfully to society. Together, we will build an Isolo where every youth can thrive and fulfil their potential,” he added.
Notable among those in attendance at the event were the vice Chairman, Hon. Shakir Adeola Sadiq, the Deputy Leader of the lawmaking arm, Hon. (Chief) Idris Babatunde Amusa, the Supervisor for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kehinde Adenusi; the Special Adviser on Youth Development, Mr. Lateef Akala among others.
