The Govt Chairman of Apapa Native Authorities, Hon Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo, has urged youth representatives from the realm to be exemplary ambassadors as they depart for the African Union Management Youth Summit in Ethiopia.
The summit, themed “Constructing a United Entrance to Advance the Explanation for Justice for African Youth and Folks of African Descent By Reparation,” will carry collectively younger leaders from throughout the continent to deliberate on justice, management, and reparation for Africa and its diaspora.
Addressing the delegates at a farewell occasion, Senbanjo inspired them to characterize Apapa, Lagos State, and Nigeria with distinction.
She charged them to take part actively within the summit, pursue management alternatives, and return with insights that would drive group transformation.
“You’re going not solely as contributors however as ambassadors of Apapa and Nigeria. Convey again the data and experiences you achieve to encourage different younger individuals. Let your conduct replicate excellence, self-discipline, and management,” she stated.
She added: “Apapa’s youth are our delight. We’re sending forth our greatest to point out the world what Nigerian youth are able to.”
The APC Lagos State Youth Chief and member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Dr Seriki Murtala Ishola, additionally delivered a stirring farewell handle, praising Senbanjo for her unwavering dedication to youth empowerment and management improvement.
“Senbanjo has proven visionary management by repeatedly creating platforms for younger individuals to thrive domestically and internationally. Her funding in youth improvement has made Apapa a mannequin of inclusion and innovation,” Dr Seriki stated.
He suggested the delegates to view their participation not as a mere journey however as a name to duty and repair.
In keeping with him, their efficiency and conduct on the summit would form perceptions about Nigeria’s youth on the continental stage.
“You carry the flag of Apapa, Lagos, and Nigeria. Conduct yourselves with integrity, excellence, and function. Community broadly and make significant contributions that may make your group and your nation proud,” he added.
Dr. Seriki reaffirmed the APC’s continued dedication to youth improvement beneath Senbanjo’s management, emphasising the celebration’s perception in capability constructing, mentorship, and management grooming as instruments for sustainable progress.
The 4 delegates representing Apapa and Nigeria will take part beneath totally different African nation delegations to encourage cross-national collaboration and shared studying.
They embrace: Comrade Idoko Samuel, Coordinator, Nationwide Youth Council of Nigeria (Apapa Chapter), representing Nigeria beneath the Egypt delegation; Comrade Lukman Barakat – PRO, NYCN (Apapa Chapter), representing Nigeria beneath the Burundi delegation; Comrade Adedipe Taiye – President, United Apapa Youth Discussion board, representing Nigeria beneath the Seychelles delegation and Mr Oluwasanya Oluwatosin – Deputy Chief of Employees to the Govt Chairman, Apapa Native Authorities, representing Nigeria beneath the Ethiopia delegation.
The farewell ceremony drew key authorities and celebration figures, together with John Bamidele Avoseh (Chief of Employees); Mrs Sonate Oluwatoyin (Council Supervisor); Mrs Adedeji Lucy (Council HRO); Mrs Aka-Bashorun (HOD Agric); Dr Ishola and Gbose Rasheed (APC Lagos West Senatorial District Youth Chief).
The occasion underscored Senbanjo’s continued drive to place Apapa as a hub for youth management and innovation.
Her administration’s efforts to empower younger individuals by mentorship, training, and worldwide publicity have positioned the native authorities on the map as one deeply dedicated to nurturing the subsequent era of African leaders.
