Ekiti State Governor has hailed the concept and execution of the
Osun State Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES), urging other states to take a
cue from the programme.
Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the first anniversary of the
scheme held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Ede, Osun State on Saturday,
Governor Fayemi said, youth empowerment remains a sine qua non to a safe
and prosperous society.
Highlighting the similarities between OYES and the numerous youth
empowerment initiatives of his administration, Dr Fayemi said only a
carefully thought out programmes of empowerment could help provide
gainful employment for the country’s teeming population of young
graduates.
The Governor urged the youths to take advantage of the opportunities
provided by the government, even as he reiterated the commitment of the
ACN-led government towards eradicating poverty.
Other highlights of the event include parade by the various division of the OYES corps.
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