By Wasiu Owolewa Ado-Ekiti
The government of Ekiti state under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi organized a workshop for youth and student organisations in Ekiti state today, 22nd June, 2021,
The workshop was well attended by 22 Youth and Students organizations has approved by Gov. John Kayode Fayemi and hosted by the Special Assistant on Youth and Students Matters to the governor, Moses Ademiloye(JBS)
The event held at Old Exco Chamber, Governor’s office, Ado-Ekiti was a capacity building aimed at building the leadership capacity of Ekiti Youth, Students’ leaders and by extension, the next generation of leaders in Ekiti and Nigeria at large.
The governor’s aide expressed satisfaction with the program and was optimistic that with today’s workshop, Young leaders are more equipped with the requisite skill to face the 21st century leadership challenges.
Also at the workshop was Dr. Adetoyi Olabode, Commissioner for Agriculture and food security, Hon Muyiwa Olumilua, Commissioner for commerce, Dr Sikiru Eniola, Special Adviser on Tertiary Education among others.
Below are the Youth and Students organizations that attended the workshop:
1. National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter.
2. Youth Parliament, Ekiti State Chapter.
3. Nigeria Youth Congress, Ekiti State Chapter.
4. Ekiti Youth Agenda
5. Ekiti Youth Arise
6. Ekiti Twitter Connect
7. Federation of Ekiti State Students Union, FESSU.
8. NANS/JCC, Ekiti State.
9. SUG, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti.
10. SUG, Federal University, Oye- Ekiti.
11. SUG, Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti.
12. College of Health, Science and Technology, Ijero.
13. Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti.
14. Ekiti State local governments Presidents’ Forum
15. Female Students Association, Ekiti State.
16. Youth in Commercial Agricultural Development, Ekiti State.
17. Go – Global Solution, Ekiti State.
18. Youth living with disabilities, Ekiti State.
19. Young Voters Mobilization, Ekiti State.
20. Two Heads
21. Center for Advocacy, Development and Right (CADAR)
22. Medical Students Association