Lagos pledges commitment to youth development

The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to prioritising youth development through the implementation of policies and programmes targeted at empowering young people across the state.

This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Olabisi Adeola, and obtained by The PUNCH on Saturday.

According to the statement, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, gave the assurance at the “Voluntary Youth Organisations and Youth-Focused NGOs Assembly,” held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium as part of activities marking the 2025 International Youth Day.

Ogunlende said:

> “We appreciate the Voluntary Youth Organisations and Non-governmental Organisations for their passion and dedication in the task of building our youths. We need to collaborate for this. The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that we build the youths who think globally but act locally. This administration has prioritised youth development not in word but indeed by creating a favourable environment and level playing field for all our youths to thrive.”