In a bid to reaffirm the development of youths in the state and their active participation in government, the Kwara State Government wishes to celebrate the 2023 National Youth Day.
In a statement released from the office of the Supervising Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Usman Yunusa Lade, the celebration with the theme, Creativity and Governance: Bridging the Gap, will come up on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Flower Garden, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Hon. Yunusa Lade emphasised that the government of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq will bring notable professionals into the state to keep the youths informed about the pathway to being creative and successful.
“This day would be used to celebrate Kwara youths and all the contributions they make, as well as highlight issues affecting young people in Nigeria and tackle these issues to support the youth.
“Notable Kwara youths excelling in their different niches in the creative sector would be in attendance to speak about their journey to stardom and fame,” he stated.
“There will be in attendance young successful Kwara-born entrepreneurs and professionals in their line of duty, such as Maryam Apaokagi (Taaooma), a content creator; Haneefah Adam, a visual artist; Hajarah Jibril, Creative Director/CEO Hajjewels House of Style/Hajjewels Fashion Academy; Ishola Kayode, Team Lead Digprom; and Olusola Abdulrahman, CEO of The Sola Rahman Brand.
“Also, to be in attendance are young men and women currently doing wonders in the creative agencies, departments, and ministries of the government where they call the shots. Of such persons are Hajia Bukola Adedeji, the MD Kwara Garment Factory; Temi Kolawole, MD Ilorin Innovation Hub; Hon. Bola Olukoju, the Commissioner for Communications; Hon. Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun, the Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology; Hon. Fafoluyi Olayinka (Solace), SSA New Media to the Kwara State Governor; and Aileru Olamilekan Mukail, a Narcotic Officer, Narcotics Clan Lab, and Illicit Cannabis Specialist, who will be speaking on drug abuse and its devastating effects on Kwara youths.
The government is focused on bridging the gap towards developing potential in the creative industry,” he concluded.