Gov. Dapo Abiodun
Ogun State government is set to launch youth empowerment programme, targeting 5000 youths.
Great Achiever Magazine reports that the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Monday, while speaking with newsmen at his Oke Mosan office, Abeokuta.
Abiodun said that 250 youths in each of the 20 Local Government Areas of the state will benefit from the programme.
The governor also stated that the programme will provide skills and capacity building, as well as stipends whilst the participants are attached to small and medium scale enterprises and government agencies.
Speaking on the #EndSARS protest, Governor Abiodun commended the original conveners of the #EndSARS movement for listening to the voice of reason to suspend the protest.
He also commended all the law enforcement agencies in Ogun State for their maturity, dedication and great restraint in handling the #EndSARS protest, as he commiserated with the families of civilians and security officers who have lost their lives and those who have lost their properties in the #EndSARS violence in different parts of the country.
Abiodun urged the people of the state to come together to ensure a peaceful environment, while he enjoined everyone to go about their legitimate businesses.
