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The Osun State House of Assembly candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ife North State constituency, Prince Akinyode Abidemi Oyewusi has congratulated the people of Ipetumodu and environs on the occasion of annual Ipetumodu Day celebration.

Prince Oyewusi expressed appreciation to the elders, leaders and entire people of Ipetumodu, Asipa/Akinlalu, Famia, Oyere, Moro, Edunabon, Yakoyo and other neighbouring towns for their love and commitment towards ensuring peaceful coexistence.
According to him, “Today, I realised the meaning of True Love. It's Ipetumodu day but constituents from ASIPA/AKINLALU, FAMIA, OYERE, MORO, EDUNABON, YAKOYO and other neighbouring towns showed me true love. I must confess, this love is overwhelming and I pledge never to let you down.
I thank all constituents, elders, leaders and party members from various political parties in Ife North State Constituency for the love you all showed today. I want to assure you that I have a clear understanding of trust and service. You have displayed your trust for me today, I assure and pledge that when you all eventually elect me as your representative in the Osun State House of Assembly, I will display the true meaning of service to you and constituency at large".

The youthful politician promised to use his capacity to engineer further development in the constituency, “I have been doing it before now but your votes will extend my capacity to further engineer the development of Ife North State Constituency.
Meanwhile, Prince Akinyode Oyewusi has also sent a congratulatory message to the winners of Ipetumodu Day Football Competition, a soccer tournament organized by Prince Akinyode Akinlolu Oyewusi (PAAO) Foundation to commemorate this year's celebration.
“This is to congratulate the winning team and all teams that participated in the competition. You are all winners.
“This is just the beginning, as I will continue to empower our hardworking youths through sports and skill acquisition programmes. I will also open up Ife North State Constituency for global opportunities which will be highly beneficial to youths and all constituents,” Oyewusi said.

Prince AKINYODE ABIDEMI OYEWUSI is the PDP candidate for Osun State House of Assembly, IFE North State Constituency.

He hails from Ipetumodu in Ife-North local government area of Osun State. He had his primary and secondary education in Ibadan the Oyo state capital. After his secondary education, he proceeded to Lead City University, lbadan where he studied Political Science and International Relations.

Mr Akinyode Oyewusi is a Nigerian publishing entrepreneur, political activist and motivational speaker. His leadership activities have earned him several awards, notable of which include the Young African leadership award by Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, Germany; Youth Role Model Award by Youth for Africa Initiative to mention a few. He is one of the delegates at the "Youth Dialogue"a conference organized by the youth wing of the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library on 28th May, 2017 which had former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Gov Aminu Tambual and other Nigerian Political leaders in attendance.

He's the founder of Prince Akinyode Akinlolu Oyewusi Foundation (PAAO FOUNDATION), a non-governmental organization established for economic empowerment, public infrastructural development and peoples' welfare. He's a vibrant member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and also the C.E.O of Raregeode Forte Publishers, Nigeria.

He is articulate, intelligent, smart, brilliant, generous and God fearing.

MY AGENDA OF UNITY, EQUITY AND PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR IFE NORTH STATE CONSTITUENCY

My clear understanding of legislative duties have propelled me to structure my AGENDA for IFE NORTH CONSTITUENCY in line with the functions of the Legislature. I have clearly designed my AGENDA in accordance with "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" to specifically tackle major developmental and socio-economic problems confronting my Constituents and the Constituency at large.

My strategic tour to the nooks and crannies of IFE NORTH CONSTITUENCY revealed that there is a lost of touch and connectivity between the needs of people and the reality on ground. This is largely the challenges i strategically intend to tackle using my legislative prowess when eventually elected.

When elected, in line with legislative functions, I shall initiate policies that will propel the implementation of the following;
1. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SCHEME FOR THE YOUTHS;
2. COMMUNITY SECURITY SCHEME;
3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SCHEME;
4. FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME FOR FARMERS AND TRADERS;
5. HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SCHEME;
6. SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES;
7. INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME;
8. QUARTERLY TOWN HALL MEETING.

1. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SCHEME FOR THE YOUTHS
In tackling financial and economic challenges of youths in my constituency, there shall be regular Vocational Skills Acquisition Programmes for youths. I have put on ground a well structured Loan Support Scheme through which they will access start up funds to start a business after the training, the loan scheme also covers artisans who are already in various businesses. There shall also be provision of Facility/Machine Grants for constituents who have expertise in operating such machines for production and services.

2. COMMUNITY SECURITY SCHEME
In the face of insecurity bedevilling the State, I have planned policies to strategically secure lives and properties in my constituency through. Through this scheme, there shall be a fostered cordial relationship between police and local vigilantes through organized periodic interactive sessions between them. Also, there shall be provision of modern primary security equipments for local vigilantes. These equipments include; inter-communication gadgets, modern security head lamps, and patrol vehicles. This will foster peace in the constituency and at long run complement my plan to support and develop cultural and recreational activities within the constituency.

3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SCHEME
To improve standard of education in the constituency, I shall regularly give scholarship to constituents across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary level. I shall also regularly disburse GCE (WAEC & NECO) and UTME forms after an organized test to assist constituents. There will also be periodic debate and essay competitions for Primary and Secondary Schools across the constituency. Periodically, I shall disburse learning materials for Primary and Secondary School students in the constituency. I shall also establish free tutorial centers for Secondary School constituents who are preparing for external examinations like WAEC, NECO, GCE, and UTME across the constituency.

4. FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME FOR FARMERS AND TRADERS
To provide solace for farmers and traders, I have made plans for a well structured Loan Scheme for farmers and traders in partnership with some key players in the private sector. There shall also be subsidised farm equipments and seedlings for the farmers for bountiful cultivation and harvest.

5. HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SCHEME
On health, I shall continue in the pace of my strong commitment by periodically organizing free medical check-up and dispensation of drugs to constituents. I shall also implement policy that will encourage provision of basic amenities and regular renovation of primary health care centers across the constituency for medical safety and comfort of my constituents.

6. SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
I shall give equal attention to constituents with disabilities across my constituency through regular skill acquisition programmes and financial grant for business.

7. INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
I shall initiate policy that will propel the implementation of road network constructions that will connect rural areas within the constituency with urban centers for robust economic activities and relationship. I shall also initiate provision of water boreholes and rural electrification for communities in need across the constituency.

8. QUARTERLY TOWN HALL MEETINGS
There shall be quarterly town meetings with my constituents, to give account of my stewardship and evaluation of my performance as their representative in the Osun State House Of Assembly.

Yours in service,
Prince Akinyode Abidemi OYEWUSI.

Congratulations bro... keep the flag flying! I bet if Ayo were to be in Nigeria, he couldn't have achieved this feat and he wouldn't have gotten those offers. Dreams seems not coming through in Nigeria but the moment you step out of Nigeria, things starts working out like magic. It seems there's no direction in Nigeria and even the directions available seems not leading anywhere. Why are stars not shining in Nigeria?

It's a pity sex is the only thing most Nigerian girls can offer these days...without sex, most of them have made themselves less relevant !

Any Nigerian youth who fully or partially supports Mr President's statement on Nigerian youths is clearly a sycophant. Some Nigerian youths have decided to be loyal and faithful to APC because its the ruling party and if your activities as a loyal party member is noticed, then you will be rewarded financially, that's the plan. But have you forgotten that a Nigeria of our dreams, where system works can offer you and your generation more? If you were to be living in a Nigeria that we are all proud of, by now you would have been meaningfully employed and there wont be need for you to run after corrupt politicians who are simply taking advantage of our failed system to amass wealth for themselves and their immediate family members.
Now is the time to take Nigeria back and it's our collective responsibility to say enough is enough through our votes. You deserve more than being at mercy of corrupt politicians who perceives you as nothing. A new Nigeria is what we all need to live our dreams, let's work together for it!

President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to sell industrious, energetic, hardworking, vibrant and intelligent Nigerian youths cheaply to the world is indeed a welcome development. What else do we expect him to think of youths who cheaply accepted him in 2015 just because of N5,000 monthly payment they promised. Nigerian youths were also fooled and cajoled with 300,000 jobs per year but what was made available was 200,000 N-Power job in 3 years which excluded children of Federal executive council members, National Assembly members, governors and other top government officials. How can you make something available for the people, exclude your children and brag around considering such malicious gift palatable?

It's a notable fact that the APC government led by President Muhammadu Buhari rode on the back of the timing Nigerian youths to clinch to power in 2015. Moving forward, 3 years after these same Nigerian youths have suddenly became useless, lazy and unproductive to Mr President.

To put the record straight, APC government has provided nothing for Nigerian youths to thrive. No constant electricity (which they promised to fix in 6months in 2015), no enabling environment to make young creative minds thrive, no security,the young guys in the Nigerian Army are seriously angry, the road networks constructed are for 2019 politics, no accessible loans to aid young minds in their businesses, terrible educational system, poor healthcare services, useless laws and government policies that favour just the politicians and their types.

Their children are trained overseas, no free and fair international scholarship for ordinary Nigerians, the BEA foreign scholarship is usually manipulated to favour the elite. Local and international Scholarships, grants and fellowships seems not possible in Nigeria. You have decided to destroy the system so your children will take charge after you and of course they are already taking over.

No hope for ordinary people, stars have stopped shining in Nigeria, dreams hardly come true just because of miscalculated policies and politics which centres on putting party and personal interests over national interest.

The time is now for us (Nigerian youths) to do the needful at this crucial time. We must understand that the kind of leaders we give our mandates to will determine the future of our dear country and what our country determines who we are. 2019 must be a turning point for Nigeria and we must be its pivotal. Get your PVC, and be part of the upsurge of new voting class. The power to change the game is vested in the new voting class. The get "paid and vote" voting class have given power to corrupt, heartless and clueless leaders, who have ruled and still ruling us. They know the "social media based" youths don't vote but it's time to let them know that the highest office of a country is that of the citizens and not the presidency. God bless Nigeria!

Political events around the world in the 21st century are clear indications of what this era requires for a well structured development, globally. These events made it obvious that what the polity of this age (21st Century) requires globally is the combination of innovation and experience.

Innovation in this context is the conglomerate of skills, knowledge, energy and tenacity driven towards technological advancement which are the realities of this era. In the same vein, the contextual meaning of experience in this realm is the synergy of public administrative prowess, public-wealth creation knowledge and general problem solving skills. The symbiotic relationship of these two machineries (innovation and experience) makes both pertinent simultaneously for sustainable development globally.

It is an unavoidable fact that youths are the drivers of innovation in this era, as they have been the propellants championing the course of technological advancement in several spheres, all over the world. However with the guidance of the elders, it's hightime youths in Nigeria and Africa at large channel their skills, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm towards politics and decision making processes for the development of Africa. This era is the "Youth Age", we must all embrace the reality this era has bestowed on youths to drive Africa forward.

Some countries of the world have woken up to this reality by giving way to their youth to occupy key positions and play active role in their political scene. The social welfare and sustainable advancement which their citizens now experience justifies the efficacy that the right energy and tenacity every country needs to move forward resides in the youths.
Prominent examples of these countries are: Austria, Qatar, New Zealand, Ireland, Estonia, France, Canada, Belgium, Ukraine, Greece, Poland, Georgia...to mention a few. The political affairs of these countries are driven by men below the age of fifty (50). Austrians gave their mandate to a 31 years old Sebastian Kurz to lead them and pilot their political affairs. Citizens of New Zealand supported the reality of this era by electing Adren Jacinda (37years) as their leader. The Ireland 's Prime Minister- Leo Varadkar is 38 years, Estonia leader Juri Ratas is 39 years and French President, Emmanuel Macron was yet to clock 40 when he became the President of France.

In 2013, Giorgi Margvelashvili of Georgia was 44years when he became his country's President. Charles Michel was 38 in 2014 when he became the Prime Minister of Belgium. Alexis Tsipras of Greece was 40 in 2015 when he emerged as his country's Prime Minister. In the same vein, Justin Trudeau of Canada was 43 in 2015 when we was elected as the country's Prime Minister. Today, Canada's foreign and immigration policy is the best in the world. Poland's Andrzey Duda was 43 in 2015 when he assumed the country's apex political position.

However, the Arab Spring of 2011 which changed the polity of governance in Tunisia by ending the 23years rule of Ben Ali and paved for Yossuf chahed who was 40 in 2016 when he emerged as the country's Prime Minister, was a product of Mohammed Bouazizi's bold step who set himself ablaze on 17th December, 2010 to protest the unjust action of the country's security agencies against him.

With the recent happenings in Africa, characterised with forceful resignation of some African leaders, is it apt to admit that Africa is woke? First was Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Jacob Zuma of South Africa followed suite on the 14th of February, 2018. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn also submitted his resignation letter due to deadly anti-government protests against his administration.
Will other African States dance to the reality rhythm for 21st Century? Is it time for Paul Biya of Cameroon to step down from power since 1982? Will Yoweri Museveni of Uganda relief himself of power since 1986?
2019 is another year for general elections in Nigeria, will elders in the country clear way for youths to mount the stage of politics? It will be wise for Africa to wake up and align with the realities of this era which requires innovation, knowledge, skills, energy and tenacity of the youths for sustainable development.

By:
Soyoye Akinyode Solomon
(soyoye.akinyode@gmail.com)

The popular slang "Naija" is not just a slogan or appellation for Nigeria. It represents the energetic, resilient, incisive and resourceful spirit and image of Nigeria. Outside the shores of Nigeria, Nigeria is prominently perceived as energetic, resilient and resourceful hence Her title of "Giant of Africa". However, it is important to acknowledge that it is the positive energy, resilience and resourcefulness of Nigerian youths that formed the driving force for Nigeria as the giant of Africa. Evidently from 1960 to 1980 after independence when Nigeria got the appellation "Giant of Africa", it was clear that youths were the driving force of Nigeria's affair. Their positive impacts were visibly felt in politics, economy, health, sports, entertainment, military, science and education to mention a few.

To juxtapose this fact, it is on record that between 1966-1967, the Nigerian currency-Naira was interchangeable at par with Great Britain Pound sterling. In the same vein, precisely in May, 1977 the exchange rate of the Naira to the United States Dollar was NI .00 to $1 .5314. It is however pertinent to note that the man at the apex of Nigeria's administration during this period was General Yakubu Gowon who was just 32 years of age. Sadly, by year 2000, it has became a glaring fact that Nigerian youths have lost their place in the decision making process of our political affairs.

At this stage of our national life, it is paramount for us to embrace the fact that now is the time to take back our place and collectively create the Nigeria we are all proud of. The potentially important role of youths in Nigeria’s development cannot be overemphasized. Youths are sources of labor inputs, as well as human capital in production, which improves total factor of productivity in a region of the world where capital formation is limited. When employed, youths could be a reliable source of demand for the economy through their consumption activities.

In addition, the youths of Nigeria are critical for the development of a new class of entrepreneurs that Nigeria need to prosper.
Furthermore, youths occupy a prominent place in any society. Apart from being the owners and leaders of tomorrow, they outnumber the middle-aged and the aged. Besides numerical superiority, youths have energy and ideas that are society's great potentials.

To buttress this fact, The National Youths Development Policy asserts that: Youths are the foundation of a society. Their energies, inventiveness, character and orientation define the pace of development and security of a nation. Through their creative talents and labour power, a nation makes giant strides in economic development and socio-political attainments. In their dreams and hopes, a nation founds her motivation; on their energies, she builds her vitality and purpose. And because of their dreams and aspirations, the future of a nation is assured.

However, to contribute our quota to national development, young people in national youths service organizations can play a vital role in post war community reconstruction, in maintaining peace in tense situations, and perhaps in preventing post-conflict squealed.

Furthermore, youths must play vital role to accelerate rural development through getting deeply involved in self-help projects in various local governments in Nigeria especially projects that involve Trade, Commerce, Home Economics, Small and Medium Term Enterprises and Agriculture.
Also, youths must get involved in contemporary political participation and development. They must perform their political / civic duties of getting voters' card, voting for credible candidates and contesting for political positions with the ultimate aim of channelling their knowledge and experiences towards making Nigeria great again. Youths must not be involved in actions that distrusts the flow of credible, free and fair elections.

Also, youths must support and supplement government's efforts in community development projects by creating youth community based organisations which among others will serve the functions of:
Strengthening community resources management;
Mobilise members of the community for national developmental programmes;
Improve the general skills of youths in the community to be more productive;
Promote sustainable human development trainings;
Encourage the participation of the marginalised communities in the promotion of rural development programmes that affects them and;
Ensure proper accountability of the community resources.

Pertinently, it is crucial at this time for Nigerian youths to understand that Nigeria needs us! We must however wake up from our slumber and take clues from our counterparts in developed countries of the world to positively channel our energy towards advancing our economy, polity and governance, health care system, technological prowess, military, entertainment, sports, education...to mention a few to make Nigeria great again and align with sustainable development tendencies which 21st century has to offer.

By:
Soyoye Akinyode Solomon
(soyoye.akinyode@gmail.com)

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