The Office of the Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to the Osun State Governor successfully hosted a landmark Ramadan and Lenten lecture, tailored specifically for Osun youths. This pioneering event, themed "Genuine Love Among Youths for Community Development," aimed to bridge the gap between youths of diverse faiths, promoting harmony, understanding, and collective growth.
The program featured a compelling series of lectures, including a presentation on innovative youth policies and strategic initiatives empowering youths to harness their inherent potential, creativity, and resources for transformative community development. A pastor and a Muslim cleric delivered inspiring lectures on the profound impact of love in shaping socio-political discourse and fostering societal progress.
The pastor took the youths on an enlightening journey through the biblical narrative of creation, illuminating the transformative power of love in shaping perspectives on critical socio-political issues. He underscored the supremacy of love, emphasizing its potential to catalyze tremendous growth and development within the state.
The Muslim cleric's lecture resonated deeply with the youths, as he shared the poignant story of Prophet Muhammad's unwavering love for his people and his profound teachings on love as a cornerstone for societal development.
The youths embraced the lectures with infectious enthusiasm, actively participating in a stimulating question-and-answer session, and sharing their insightful perspectives on love, community development, and interfaith harmony.
The event was graced by an array of distinguished dignitaries, including the Commissioner of Youth Affairs, Hon. Moshood Olagunju Olalekan, PDP leaders, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, the leadership of the Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), leadership of other youths structures, student leaders, and numerous other esteemed personalities.
This groundbreaking initiative underscores the Osun State Government's unwavering commitment to empowering youths, fostering interfaith harmony, and promoting sustainable community development.
Signed:
Hon Aare Abdumajeed Oyeniyi
Special Assistant, Youth Affairs to Osun State Governor.
28/3/2025.