Ogun State - Ogun Organises Two Week Youth Empowerment Programme

[OgunState]

 A two-week annual holiday camping, citizenship and leadership course for youths in Ogun State opens on Sunday, 1st September, 2013 at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Sagamu     In a statement, the State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Gbenga Otenuga said government gave approval for the programme to enhance wholesome development of the participating youths to inculcate in them self-discipline, team spirit, uprightness and patriotism.     Otenuga added that participants at the programme which is also expected to instill culture of civility, selflessness, self respect, initiative, endurance and respect for constituted authorities include secondary school prefects, leaders and members of voluntary youth organizations.     Others are representatives of Local Governments and members of service clubs in the State.     The statement also enjoined all local governments and other sponsors to convey their representatives to the venue and pick them on Friday 13th, September, 2013 after the closing ceremony.  

Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release

[Shola Sholaz]

Youth Empowerment is something really important in times like this so I must say Ogun State really need that!