Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday, October 17, represented President Bola Tinubu at the foundation-laying ceremony for an international centre for youth empowerment and intercultural dialogue at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Hamzat disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle, saying the facility, named…...
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday, October 17, represented President Bola Tinubu at the foundation-laying ceremony for an international centre for youth empowerment and intercultural dialogue at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Hamzat disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle, saying the facility, named the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Centre for Youth Empowerment and Inter-Cultural Dialogue, would support efforts to create opportunities for young people.
The deputy governor stressed the importance of investing in education, skills development and platforms that would prepare young people for active participation in nation-building.
“The importance of investing in young people, creating opportunities for them to thrive, and encouraging dialogue across cultures cannot be overemphasised,” Hamzat wrote.
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He said young Nigerians had the talent and determination to contribute to national development but needed an enabling environment to realise their potential.
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“Our youth have the talent, ideas and determination to shape a better future. What they need is the right environment to learn and turn their potential into meaningful contributions to society,” the statement reads in part.
Hamzat added that empowering young people required deliberate investment in education and skills, alongside platforms that would encourage their participation in national development.
“I believe that empowering young people requires deliberate investment in education, skills and platforms that prepare them for active participation in nation-building,” he said.
The deputy governor also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote inclusion and expand opportunities for young people, particularly in Lagos State.
“As we work towards a Lagos where every young person has a fair chance to succeed, I remain committed to supporting initiatives that encourage inclusion and help our youth realise their full potential,” he added.