Itire-Ikate LCDA: Sustaining Youth Empowerment for a Brighter Future
The Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA) commends the youth of our community for their commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Itire-Ikate. As we celebrate our collective achievements, the LCDA is calling on young people to continue embracing empowerment opportunities and reject any form of anti-social behavior that could undermine our progress.
The LCDA, under the leadership of Hon. Oluwafemi Odunayo Daniel, the Executive Chairman, is committed to empowering youths with vocational skills and opportunities to become productive members of society. Our efforts are yielding results and we urge our youths to build on the peaceful and progressive environment we have created.
In a statement, Hon. Odunayo emphasized the importance of continued youth involvement in positive activities, saying, “Our youths have shown remarkable maturity and commitment to peace in Itire-Ikate. We must sustain this momentum and continue to provide our young people with the tools and support they need to succeed.”
The LCDA is offering vocational skill acquisition programs in areas such as fashion design, hairdressing, shoe making, cosmetology, computer training and entrepreneurship, among others. These programs aim to equip young people with the skills needed to secure employment or start their own businesses.
Hon. Odunayo praised the youth for shunning anti-social vices, saying, “Your commitment to peace and progress is commendable. Continue to reject destructive paths like cybercrime, substance abuse and violence and focus on building a bright future for yourselves and our community.”
The Itire-Ikate LCDA is committed to supporting young people through initiatives such as youth mentorship programs, sports development and partnerships with private sector organizations.
The LCDA’s efforts are geared towards sustaining the peace and progress achieved in Itire-Ikate, and we are confident that with our youths, our community will continue to thrive.