The Oyo State’s commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has described the state as a vibrant hub for ambitious and aspiring young individuals, offering exceptional opportunities for growth and success.
The commissioner stated this during his address at the 19th Synod of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Agodi, Olodo, Ibadan. He noted that the state had a platform for aspiring mobile youths.
He stressed that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has created an environment where aspiring young individuals can pursue their dreams and succeed.
“A lot of lives have been transformed through employment. Over 23,000 youths have been employed across different sectors, 5,020 trained in agribusiness, 3,000 trained directly by the state government, 2,020 through partners and 19,500 teachers recruited into public schools.
“This administration continues the policy of Youth employment and engagement. So far, no government in the new or old Oyo has performed this feat either in times of prosperity or adversity”, he said
The commissioner cautioned against the growing belief among some religious groups that prayer alone guarantees success, stating that it was a misleading doctrine that could derail the future of young people.
Quoting Proverbs 13:11 and James 2:17-18, he emphasized the importance of hard work alongside faith and warned against preachers who promote complacency under the guise of spirituality.
He further encouraged youths to embrace diligence and spiritual principles as a pathway to lasting success.
Recognizing the challenges diligent youths face in a challenging environment, Oyelade stressed the government’s efforts to provide opportunities and a supportive system for growth.
He expressed optimism about the bright prospects for youths in Oyo State, stating, “The horizon is very bright for our youths in this place.”
In his presidential address, the Bishop of the Methodist Church Agodi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Oluwole Onaleke praised Governor Makinde for his exceptional performance in employment, youth empowerment, infrastructure, health, agriculture, and other developmental projects.
He urged the government to take deliberate steps to combat moral decadence and ensure more youths excel within Oyo State and globally.
