The Ogun State Student Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Comrade Temitope Ayodele Afolabi, has expressed appreciation for the successful hosting of the Student Leaders' Engagement and Voters' Sensitisation Programme in Ogun State. The programme, held at the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, brought together student leaders, campus ambassadors, stakeholders, and students from various tertiary institutions. Afolabi described the initiative as a significant milestone in strengthening the relationship between the national leadership of the movement and the student community.
The programme provided a platform for meaningful conversations on student inclusion, leadership development, civic awareness, and democratic participation. Afolabi noted that providing students with opportunities to engage directly with national leadership creates room for stronger institutional relationships and greater participation in issues affecting young people. He commended the presidential aide, Comr. Sunday Dayo Asefon, for his commitment to student engagement and his decision to bring this initiative to Ogun State.
Afolabi acknowledged the vision, coordination, and efforts invested in organising the programme, describing it as an opportunity to bring student leaders, stakeholders, and the national leadership together. He appreciated the National Students Directorate and all individuals who contributed to the successful planning and execution of the engagement. The student coordinator also extended appreciation to all Ogun State students, student union presidents, campus ambassadors, and distinguished stakeholders who participated in the programme.
The success of the programme was attributed to the unity, collaboration, and active student involvement. Afolabi emphasised that the success of any student-focused initiative depends on the willingness of students and stakeholders to participate, contribute, and take ownership of the opportunities presented to them. He encouraged eligible students to take an active interest in the democratic process by completing the voter registration procedures and obtaining their Permanent Voter's Cards.
Afolabi stressed the importance of civic awareness, responsible participation, and peaceful engagement, urging students to remain informed and understand the value of their constitutional rights. He reaffirmed his commitment to the movement, assuring the national leadership and the entire student community of his determination to continue strengthening the City Boy Movement's student structure across Ogun.
The student coordinator highlighted the need for sustained engagement, effective campus coordination, unity among student leaders, and continuous opportunities for students to contribute meaningfully to national development. Afolabi expressed his appreciation to Comr. Asefon for bringing the engagement to Ogun State and celebrated the students, stakeholders, and student leaders who made the occasion memorable.
Afolabi concluded that the programme serves as a foundation for building greater student participation, stronger relationships, and meaningful impact. He expressed his commitment to working with the national leadership and student community to achieve these goals. The programme is seen as a step towards fostering unity and cooperation among students and stakeholders in Ogun State.
Key points
- The programme aimed to promote student inclusion, leadership development, civic awareness, and democratic participation among students in Ogun State.
