31/01/2026
Youth Dialogue Series 1.0 – Ibadan Less City Zonal Engagement
Yesterday, the Ibadan Less City Zone successfully hosted youth stakeholders for a zonal engagement tagged Series 1.0, with participants drawn from six (6) local government areas within the zone: Akinyele, Egbeda, Ido, Lagelu, Oluyole, and Ona Ara Local Government Areas.
The engagement featured a robust and engaging dialogue focused on irregular migration and the opportunities available within the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) at the local government level. Stakeholders openly discussed the realities facing young people, the risks associated with illegal migration, and the need to strengthen youth structures and participation at the grassroots.
The Oyo State Chairman of the National Youth Council Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Comr. Eniola Alex Oluwatimilehin, while addressing participants, encouraged youths of the Ibadan Less City Zone to be proactive, responsible, and fully engaged as the NYCN Local Government Elective Congress approaches. He emphasized the importance of youth leadership, unity, and active participation in shaping the future of the Council and youth development in Oyo State.
Discussions during the dialogue also highlighted several challenges confronting youths at the local government level, including limited opportunities, engagement gaps, and welfare concerns. Participants were given the opportunity to share experiences and propose practical solutions aimed at strengthening youth development and representation across the zone.
In his remarks, the Ibadan Less City Zonal Chairman, Amb. Akintayo Oluwatobi used the platform to encourage all stakeholders present to actively participate in NYCN programmes and initiatives as they are gradually rolled out across the zone. He reaffirmed the commitment of the zonal leadership to the growth, empowerment, and welfare of youths, stressing that inclusive engagement remains a top priority.
The Series 1.0 marked a significant step toward strengthening collaboration among youth stakeholders, amplifying youth voices, and repositioning the Ibadan Less City Zone as a hub for proactive youth engagement and development.