Oyo Student Leaders Commend Olajide’s Interventions In Education, Digital Inclusion, Youth Empowerment

Student leaders across Oyo State have commended the interventions and youth-focused initiatives of Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide (Odidiomo), particularly in the areas of education, digital inclusion, youth empowerment and leadership development.

The commendation followed a strategic engagement with the lawmaker in Ibadan, where representatives of major organised student structures in Oyo State and the Southwest interacted with him on issues affecting students, education and youth development.

The delegation was led by Comrade Alao John Oluwadamilola, National Financial Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), alongside Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yussuf (TOYYEM), General Secretary, NANS Southwest Zone D; Comrade Uthman Olawale Abdul-Azeez (Industry), Chairman, NANS Joint Campus Council (JCC), Oyo State; Comrade Ezekiel Oluwaseyi Agboola, Chairman, National Association of University Students (NAUS); Comrade Muftau Ahmed, National President, Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU); Comrade Giwa Olawale, National President, Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union (FIBSU); and Comrade Oniosun Moses, Coordinator, Omi Tuntun 3.0 Students Army, Oyo State Chapter, among others.

During the engagement, the student leaders acknowledged a number of interventions associated with Hon. Olajide which they said have direct relevance to the educational and developmental needs of young people.

Particular attention was drawn to his facilitation of Digital Learning Centres in secondary schools in Oyo State, including African Church Grammar School, Apata; Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Odo-Ona, Apata; Army Barracks Grammar School, Eleyele; and Ibadan Boys High School, as part of efforts to expand access to technology-driven education.

They also highlighted the digital literacy training and empowerment programme facilitated in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through which 210 youths participated in digital-skills training. Reports on the programme stated that beneficiaries received practical training and support intended to improve access to digital work and entrepreneurship opportunities.

The student leaders further applauded Hon. Olajide’s support for student leadership development and civic education, particularly through the Odidiomo Students’ Legislative Summit organised in his honour. They noted that his reported N50 million commitment towards the summit provided support for a platform through which students could gain practical exposure to legislative processes and democratic participation.

According to the student leaders, initiatives of this nature are important because they allow young Nigerians to understand governance beyond the classroom and prepare themselves for future responsibilities.

Speaking during the engagement, the student representatives said the significance of these interventions extends beyond the immediate beneficiaries, as they create opportunities for young people to acquire knowledge and become more active participants in the emerging digital and knowledge economy.

They also used the opportunity to express their support for Hon. Olajide’s continued public service and political aspirations, pledging to mobilise themselves and work collectively towards the success of his mandate through lawful, peaceful and organised engagement.

Comrade Alao also expressed appreciation to Hon. Seun Fakorede, Director-General, Youth Mobilisation and Strategy, Odidiomo Campaign Organisation, and Hon. Victor Olojede, Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Students’ Affairs, for their continued engagement with the student and youth constituency.

The student leaders expressed appreciation to Hon. Olajide for receiving the delegation and reaffirmed their commitment to constructive engagement with government institutions, elected representatives and other stakeholders.

Signed:

Comrade Alao John Oluwadamilola
National Financial Secretary, NANS

Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yussuf (TOYYEM)
General Secretary, NANS Southwest Zone D

Comrade Uthman Olawale Abdul-Azeez (Industry)
Chairman, NANS JCC, Oyo State

Comrade Ezekiel Oluwaseyi Agboola
Chairman, NAUS, Oyo State Chapter

Comrade Muftau Ahmed
National President, FOSSU

Comrade Giwa Olawale
National President, FIBSU

Comrade Oniosun Moses
Coordinator, Omi Tuntun 3.0 Students Army, Oyo State Chapter