The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) held its second world press conference on December 11, 2024, at the Civil Service Union House in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State. The event marked a significant milestone for the organization, featuring the inauguration of new appointees, a youth town hall meeting, and an engaging dialogue with the press.
Rt. Hon. Famuyibo Oluwasegun, the National Speaker of YAN, highlighted the organization’s recent achievements in resolving leadership crises and mending factional divisions across the country. He also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his remarkable vision and dedication to infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and human capital initiatives in Lagos State .
The Youth Assembly of Nigeria passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sanwo-Olu, Hon. Olawande Ayodele, and H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle for their quality leadership styles. YAN also expressed strong support for the appointment of Hon. Ogunlende Mobolaji as Commissioner for Youth Affairs, acknowledging his dynamic leadership style and approachability.
The press conference emphasized the vital role of strategic collaborations between YAN and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. Oluwasegun lauded Engr. Olawande Ayodele for his proactive engagement with youth across Nigeria and urged him to integrate the Youth Assembly into all ministry initiatives .
In conclusion, the Youth Assembly of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace and unity among Nigerian youths, irrespective of tribal or religious differences. The organization expressed gratitude to all attendees for their support and emphasized its dedication to championing youth interests in Nigeria.
