Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan
Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Osun State
About Imole Youth Engagement
Osun State Youth, otherwise known as Imole Youth Engagement, focuses on their development and that of their communities, including their empowerment to contribute to decisions about their personal, family, economic, social, and political development.
This initiative identifies, interacts and familiarizes with young people in all aspects to promote an enabling environment toward productivity. It would protect the rights and showcase involvements of youths between ages 18 and 45 years, making them responsible citizens.
Program Objectives
Youth Participation
To showcase and encourage youth's participation in the overall development process.
Skill Building
To help young people build skills and networks valued in the workplace for economic mobility.
Leadership Development
To develop youths in leadership skills to become responsive and responsible citizens.
Mentorship
To guide, counsel and impact mentorship skills that promote positive behavior and self-esteem.
Our Target
The role of youth in nation building is to provide fresh perspectives and energy to help drive economic development and social progress.
Young people being consulted about their ideas and opinions
Young people researching issues that affect their community
Young people planning or leading community activities or events
Young people taking part in youth committees or action groups
Young people taking part in adult-defined decision-making bodies
Young people doing well and making positive impacts in society
Implementation Plan
Imole Youth Engagement would be implemented by the Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Osun State, Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Osun State to actively empower, involve, interact, and establish intentional partnership with Osun Youth.
Target Audience
Who are the youth we are hoping to engage?
Recruitment Strategy
How do we find them and what's the recruitment process?
Engagement Duration
How long do we plan to engage them?
Compensation Model
What is the compensation for their engagement?
Skills Assessment
What existing skills and capacities do the youth have?
Expected Contributions
What perspectives do we hope they will bring?
Conclusion
Youth engagement in politics fosters a sense of ownership and accountability among young individuals in Osun State. It instills a commitment to the democratic process, encourages a culture of transparency, and holds political leaders accountable for their actions. By actively participating in the political arena, young Nigerians can contribute to building a more inclusive, responsive, and representative democracy.
Signed:
Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan
Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Osun State
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