Lagos State. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf,has said that Governor Ambode-led administration was committed to ensuring youth inclusion in governance to promote peace.
The Hon. Commissioner revealed this at the Maiden Youth Interactive Session organised by the Ministry with the theme ``Peace in The World, The Role of Lagos State Youth’’.
The Hon. Commissioner further urged stakeholders and youth organisations to collaborate with the state government to create an enabling environment for youth to develop their skills and talents.
The session' Special Guest of Honour, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, wife of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, who was ably represented by Mrs Seye Oladejo, the wife of the state Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, advised youth to be ambassadors of peace and contribute to the development of their various communities.
Mrs Ambode urged the youth to use their knowledge and skills to bring their communities together and promote service to humanity.
According to her, "Peace and unity will open doors for development and cohesion, which cannot be underestimated in the growth of the nation".
"Youth should be on the front-line championing for peace and unity, not only in Lagos State, but across the country," Ambode added.
In his remarks, Mr Desmond Elliot, a member of the state House of Assembly, representing Surulere Local Government Constituency l, implored youth to make themselves useful in the society.
Elliot said that he was at the occasion to listen to the views and problems facing the youth in the society.
"I am here to listen to the views and problems facing the youths so that at the assembly, we can make proper budget and formulate policies that will empower and engage the youth positively,” Elliot said.
Also, Mr Yomi Otubela, the chief speaker and Vice President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Lagos State chapter, urged youths to redefine their visions and roles in the society.
Otubela advised them to embrace dialogue in channelling their grievances and shun all forms of unrest and violence.
Mr Abiola Salami, a motivational speaker, said that achieving any meaningful peace in the society required the collaboration of all, especially the youths.
"As youth, we need to see ourselves as agents of change and instruments of peace. We need to make sacrifices and take up responsibilities by making a difference in our society because the future is in our hands.
"We should begin to think of what we can do in our society, rather than wait for government, and reduce the over-dependence on government, " he said.
Sources: Our Reporter, NAN
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