By ECHONEWS
One of the youth ambassadors in Shogunle, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Comr. Oluwatosin Fatoke has charged the youths in the local government area to develop capacity across various fields and always take interest in issues of national importance as well as actively participate in all activities and processes that determine the future of the nation.
Fatoke said this during the celebration of 2020 International Youth Day with the theme ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action, saying the youths are much needed in the process of nation building.
According to him, the role of the youths in nation building and national development has been well documented over the years, stating that the youths are energetic, creative and productive when properly guided.
“For a country like ours that looks forward to a prosperous future, youths involvement in national issues has to be given serious consideration. They have to be adequately carried along in decision making and implementation of such decisions in the best interest of our country.
“At this point, youths mentorship remains paramount and should be given the necessary attention in Oshodi-Isolo and Lagos State as a whole.
“I want to charge the youths of Oshodi-Isolo and beyond to continually develop capacity across various fields, to take interest in issues of national importance and actively participate in all activities and processes that decide the future of our dear nation,” he said.