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NYCN lauds Lagos’ investment in human capital, youth empowerment

He said that Lagos had executed far-reaching programmes in the ministry of youths and social development.

• November 29, 2025
National Youth Council of Nigeria
NYCN

Ibrahim Adigun, chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State chapter, on Saturday, lauded the state government’s contribution to youth and human capital development.

Mr Adigun spoke during the 2025 Africa/National Youth Day celebration in Lagos.

The event was organised by National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in conjunction with federal ministry of youth development.

Mr Adigun said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, in the past few years, had shown commitment to youth development and empowerment with numerous programmes.

He said that LASG had executed far-reaching programmes in the ministry of youths and social development, led by Mobolaji Ogunlende and Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, commissioner and permanent secretary, respectively.

“LASG has increased its support for youth organisations like the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Ibile Youth Academy, Lagos Youth Development Institute among others.

“Lagos State is ranked highest among other states of the federation at the ongoing Youth Day celebration final,” he said.

Mr Adigun also commended Lagos State over its youth policy review and the movement of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to the ministry of youth and social development.

Mr Adigun and Abubakri Asoro, vice chairman, Lagos East, received an award presented by Emmanuel Olawande, minister of youth development, at the event on behalf of LASG.

(NAN)

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