The All Progressives Congress South-West Youth Leader, Adesuyi Daramola, has appealed to Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji to consider competent and capable young people for his next set of political appointees. Oyebanji's second term presents an opportunity to strengthen youth inclusion and participation in governance. Daramola made this appeal in a statement by his Media and Publicity Director, Remilekun Oyelowo.
Oyebanji will be inaugurated for his second term in office on October 16, following his reelection victory in the June 20 Ekiti State Governorship Election. Prior to this, the governor had approved the dissolution of boards, commissions, and parastatals in the state, as well as the termination of appointments of political appointees. This move is ahead of the inauguration of his second term.
Daramola urged Oyebanji to give qualified youths a stronger place in government, which he believes will deepen their sense of belonging and strengthen their confidence and trust in the administration. He noted that young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow but many are already capable contributors to governance today.
The APC South-West Youth Leader hailed and appreciated the immediate past political appointees for their service and contributions to the development of Ekiti State. He stated that the next phase of the administration provides an opportunity to bring in fresh perspectives while retaining the experience and institutional knowledge required for effective governance.
Daramola encouraged young people across Ekiti State to continue developing their skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity so they could take advantage of opportunities to contribute to governance and public service. He noted that greater youth participation could further strengthen the relationship between the government and the younger generation.
The appeal by Daramola comes as Oyebanji prepares to constitute his next team of political appointees. The governor's administration has been praised for its efforts in promoting youth development and inclusion in governance. However, Daramola's appeal suggests that more needs to be done to ensure that young people are adequately represented in the government.
The inauguration of Oyebanji for his second term is set to take place on October 16, and it is expected that he will announce his new team of political appointees soon. The inclusion of young people in the government is seen as a crucial step towards promoting youth development and ensuring that the administration is representative of the people of Ekiti State.
Key points
- APC South-West Youth Leader Adesuyi Daramola urges Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji to prioritise youths in his next set of political appointees.
