The Conference is a response to the continued neglect of Youths in the governance of Ekiti State and a calculated move to reclaim the place Youth in Politics/governance of Ekiti State.

*Special Guests*
1. Cde. Femi Falana SAN
National Chairman, ASCAB.
2. Cde. Kolapo Olatunde
Chairman, NLC-Ekiti State.
3. Cde. Sola Adigun
Chairman, TUC-Ekiti State.
4. Cde. Dr. K.K. Arogundade
Chairman, ASUU-EKSU.
5. Cde. Eyitayo Fabunmi
Chairman, NYCN-Ekiti State
*Host*
Cde. M.O. Ogele Esq.
DG, YALMON.


After a successful deliberation the following resolutions were reached

1. The age range of Youths in Ekiti State politics and political appointments shall be from 18 years to 49 years.

2. Power sharing with Youths in Ekiti State shall be 50/50 in elective and none elective positions.

3. All structures shall work to achieve a Youth block vote starting with 2022 gubernatorial elections.

4. Write a Common People's Manifesto of Youths and Workers to be Chaired by Cde. M.O. Ogele Esq of and Youth Alternative Leadership Movement of Nigeria Co Chaired by Cde. Olumide Fasubaa of South West Youth Parliament.

5. Direct Political engagement of Youths by standing elective seats and direct community engagement through Human Rights, Health, Business Initiatives, Empowerment and Leadership/accountability/politics/governance Conversations.

6. Draft a 50 years development agenda of Ekiti State to be Chaired by Mr. Adesina Adetola of Ekiti Future Agenda and Co Chaired by Alhaji Sikiru Olowoyo of Ekiti Renaissance Movement and Cde. Fabunmi Eyitayo of National Youth Council Nigeria, Ekiti State.

7. Hold government accountable, responsible and responsible to the people of Ekiti State.

8. Maintain good and close relations with the Labour Centres, Workers Unions and Activists.

9. Resist imposition of Youths who have not lived among the people of Ekiti-State.

10. Establishment of Local Government, Constituency, Ward and Unit structures across Ekiti State for effective mobilization and organisation.

The following are signatories to this Communique.

1) Youth for Peace and Security Africa, Ekiti-State Network
2) Youth Alternative Leadership Movement of Nigeria, Ekiti-State Network
3) Nigerian Youths Choice 2023, Ekiti-State Branch
4) Nigeria Citizens Association, Ekiti-State Branch.
5) Nigerian Youth Congress, Ekiti-State Branch
6) Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs.
7) Ekiti Voice
Ekiti Charity Team
9) Federation of Ekiti-State Students Union
11) NANS
12) Association of Ekiti-State Local Government Students Unions
13) SUG EKSU
14) Ekiti Youth Arise
15) South West Youth Parliament
16) Southern Nigeria Youth Assembly
17) Youth Takeover
18) Youths for New Nigeria
19) National Youth Council of Nigeria , Ekiti-State Branch.

Cross Generational Structures

20)Ekiti Future Agenda
21)Ekiti Renaissance Movement
22)Human Rights Defenders and Protectors Association of Nigeria.
23) Ekiti Kini
24) Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond.


Issued 24/11/2021.