….As Ekiti SSG rounds up reconcillatory meeting
Youths of the All Progressives Congress in Ado-Ekiti local government have called on the government of Ekiti State under the able leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to prioritize more on their welfare.
They made this call at a reconcillatory meeting which was called at the instance of the Secretary to Ekiti State Government, Dr(Mrs) Habibat Omolara Adubiaro on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti.
Speaking on behalf of the party youths, Hon. Abdulfatai Bello who is also the Youth leader of the party in Ado-Ekiti described youth as the major component of the party that are useful during electioneering campaign.
The youth leader stated further by commending the SSG for taking the right step by engaging the party youths. He pleaded with the SSG to convey their message to the state Governor on the need to prioritize more on their welfare.
“My thanks goes to the SSG for this lofty initiative to have an interface with us. This is a welcome development and it shows that she knows our value and contributions.
“In any society youths are the major component hence the need for us to be empowered. Government should prioritize more on our welfare”
Responding, Dr. Adubiaro thanked the youths for taking their time to attend the meeting and call on them to remain united for the progress of the party
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The SSG furthered that she has met with party leaders from various wards and women stakeholders in Ado-Ekiti with a view to reconciling the warring groups so that there can be lasting peace.
She added that before embarking on the peace parley meeting, those that need to be consulted were consulted.
“The reason for this meeting is to reconcile the warring groups in Ado-Ekiti. Before I embarked on this reconcillatory meeting, leaders that needs to be consulted were consulted.
“I know that we don’t have much problem with the youths. I have earlier met with party leaders and women stakeholders from all the thirteen wards in Ado-Ekiti on the way forward and I am optimistic that at the end of this meeting all will be well with us in Ado-Ekiti”
Dr. Adubiaro stated further in her address by assuring the youths that their welfare will be prioritized by Oyebanji administration. She called on them to give support to the administration of Governor Oyebanji and also work for the party’s victory in the upcoming general elections.
“Nobody can underrate the youths. We know and value your contributions during electioneering campaign.
“I want to assure you that this government will prioritise the welfare of youths. Continue to give your support to this administration and work for the party’s progress in next year’s elections”
In the same vein, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Special Duties, Mr. Olufemi Joshua Aduloju in his brief remark sue for peace and unity among the youths and assured them of better days ahead in the government of Governor Oyebanji.