The lawmaker representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sabur Oluwa, has pledged to deepen youth-focused programmes, with a renewed emphasis on the use of vocational centres, including the facility at the Tolu School Complex, to drive skills development and economic empowerment.
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Oluwa made the commitment during a constituency and media parley held in Ajegunle, where he engaged stakeholders, residents and youth groups on development priorities and representation, according to a statement from his office.
Oluwa made the commitment during a constituency and media parley held in Ajegunle, where he engaged stakeholders, residents and youth groups on development priorities and representation, according to a statement from his office.
The lawmaker said the initiative formed part of a broader strategy to tackle youth unemployment and social vulnerability by equipping young people with practical skills.
The youth engagement segment of the parley featured contributions from the Secretary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in the area, Isaac OlaOluwa, who outlined key concerns affecting young people, prompting what participants described as a frank and constructive exchange.
In response, Oluwa reaffirmed his commitment to targeted youth programmes, noting that vocational training hubs would be optimised to provide sustainable opportunities for skills acquisition and enterprise development.
Beyond youth development, the parley brought together a broad coalition of political leaders, traditional rulers and ethnic representatives from Yoruba, Igbo, Arewa and South-South communities, underscoring what attendees described as a unified approach to the constituency’s growth.
The political delegation was led by the senatorial leader of the party, Rabiu Adio Oluwa, alongside the Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Olu Akindipe.
Other notable attendees included former council chairman, Fatai Ayoola, party chairman, Ibrahim Adio, and former lawmakers such as Sina Ogunkoya and Abdulbaqi Oladimeji Balogun.
Traditional leadership was represented by Baales led by Baale Adeyemo, while ethnic groups were represented by leaders including Nkem Igwe, Ibrahim Auna Tanko and Raphael Asiemo.
In his remarks, Oluwa outlined his broader vision for a “secure, inclusive and opportunity-driven constituency,” highlighting ongoing interventions in education, infrastructure and social support, while explaining the role of lawmakers in facilitating government presence at the grassroots.
Stakeholders at the event commended his accessibility and continued engagement with constituents, expressing support for sustained collaboration and continuity in representation.
