By Olufemilade Oyinade
Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Kayode Sikiru Adetona, Chief host; Dagburewe of Idowa, Oba Yinusa Adekoya, Royal Father of the day; wife of the Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; CEO of Sifax Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi; Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Fola Shonubi; CMD of Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Prof. Musa-Olomu, as well as Chairman of Adron Homes, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King are among the dignitaries expected at the forthcoming coming youth empowerment and award programme of Ijebu Youth Association (IYA)
The programme which is slated for Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the ultramodern hall of the Cathedral Church, Italowajoda, Ijebu Ode is expected to be attended by over 2000 youths
The National President of the group, Comrade Okikiola Fayomi, in a statement made available to journalists at Abeokuta, the state capital said that at least, two hundred youths have been penciled down to benefit from the various empowerment tools such as sewing machine, hair dryers, make up kits, barbers’ kits among others would be distributed on that day.
Okikiola said that the provision of the empowerment tools which were sourced from some public spirited Nigerians was an initiative devised to help fight joblessness among the youths.
He said the youth group has also spotted some deserving Nigerians to be honoured on that day for their invaluable contributions towards advancing youth development and empowerment in the country.
Other eminent Nigerians expected at the occasion are Rt. Revd. Dr. Rotimi Oludipe, the Diocesan Bishop, Ijebu Anglican Diocese as the Spiritual Father of the day; Mr. Ojetola Razaq,
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Ogun State; Dr. Halimat T. Adesanya, Founder of Zaam Foundation and Dr. Olufemi Tajudeen Sanni, Founder/ CEO Steno memorial Foundation.
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