Ex-ogun gov. Daniel, others train 120 youths on active participation in leadership

Former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, will be leading other discussants at this year’s Future Project Leadership boot camp, with the first phase of its youth leadership and civic engagement project in Oyo, Lagos and Ogun states.

The 5-day intensive development program which was designed to promote active participation of young people in leadership at local and national level is organised to enable young leaders play a leading role in agitating for greater accountability within their respective local governments.

A total number of 120 applicants with exceptional leadership profiles as well as ability to impact their communities were shortlisted to attend the training after a comprehensive review process.

The training also featured top-notch facilitators from varying background to share insights. The facilitators include Otunba Daniel, Hon. Victor Fasanya, Member House of Assembly, Abeokuta South Constituency; and Professor Segun Awonusi, Vice Chancellor, Tai Solarin University of Education.

Others are Barr. Kayode Akinsola, Lead Partner, Queens Attorney; Ayomide Faleye, Data Analyst, BudgIT; Mr. Clement Olusegun, S.A to the Governor of Ogun State on Youths; and Demola Olanrenwaju, a Political Strategist amongst others.

Speaking on the impact of the boot camp, Akinkunade Dare an attendee of the Ogun boot camp described it as an interactive and motivating seminar.

“Today was a productive day for me and I’m glad to have learned things about the ways in which youth can get involved in government.

I am excited to see that youths have interest in the process of running the country, especially at the lower level such as local governments.

“I’m encouraged to meet like-minded youths with passion and enthusiasm to see that things are done in the right way. Many thanks to The Future Project for making this event to be possible,” Akinkunde added.

Ademo Oluwaseyi who attended the Oyo boot camp expressed joy for being selected to attend the event.

“Sincerely, this is one of the best programs I have attended. Thanks you for impacting me,” Ademo stated.

The leadership boot camp was supported by Ford Foundation.

Motolani Oseni