Nigerian youths have been advised to be resilient, innovative and creative in overcoming challenges.
This advice was given by the Chairman, Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Culture and Tourism, Assembly-man Olusegun Kaka, at the 2024 Commonwealth Day Celebration organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Commonwealth Youth Organization of Nigeria, held at the main auditorium, NUJ Complex, Iwe- Iroyin, Abeokuta.
According to Honorable Kaka, being resilient involves hard work, commitment and goal getting in one's undertaking to achieve uncommon results.
Assembly man Kaka noted he lost election four times since 2011 but his resilience paved way when he won election in 2023 into the Assembly.
In his welcome address, the Ogun State Coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Organization of Nigeria, Mr. Emmanuel Enitan Ojo applauded the extraordinary resilience demonstrated by Nigerian youths in the face of unprecedented challenges like the global pandemic (Covid-19) to climate change, fuel subsidy removal and the courage, determination and unwavering resolve exhibited in confronting the challenges.
The Chairman of the occasion, the Deputy Surveyor General of Ogun State, Alhaja (Surv.) Haleemat Yusuf commended the organization for bringing together young people to align with Commonwealth idea and develop their capacity in resilience and sustainable living.
Speaking on the theme of the celebration- "One Resilient Common Future", the four panelists at the events, including The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Special Duties and Sustainable Development Goals, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, Chairman Nigerian Union of Journalists, Ogun state, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, Executive Director, Women for Peace and Gender Equality Initiative, Dr. Moji Akinsanya and A Social Entrepreneur, Amb. Adebajo were unanimous in appealing to youths to stand up, be empowered, engage and take their rightful position in the scheme of things, urging them to shun complaining and work on developing their inner capacity that can help them survive tough times.
High points of the Commonwealth Day commemoration in Ogun State includes the inauguration of two patrons, Hon. Segun Kaka and Dublin-based Princess Yinka Adedokun, which was conducted by the Founding Coordinator of the Organization, Apostle Dr. Tola Adenekan, who implored them to serve the organization as advisers, role models and resource providers.
The event also featured quiz competition among students, unveiling of the first stage of empowerment program for youths initiated by the organization and the induction of new members into the various local chapters of the organization.
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