SANWO-OLU ASKS LEADERS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENSURES YOUTH DO GOOD

The Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged decision-makers and interested parties from all walks of life to give top priority to fostering an atmosphere that enables young people to realize their greatest potential.

This was revealed by Sanwo-Olu in his Keynote Address on Monday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, during the celebration of World Habitat Day in 2024.

He emphasized how important it is for young people to change the myths and

promoting a livable, sustainable environment.

“On the occasion of World Habitat Day 2024, I implore all interested parties—government organizations, business associates, civic society, and young people in leadership roles—to collaborate in order to expand the prospects for youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship. We are building the groundwork for a future in which Lagos will be a thriving city by creating an atmosphere where youth can flourish.

“While we celebrate the potential of our youth, we must also address the social challenges they face,” Sanwo-Olu added, highlighting the need to address issues facing Nigerian youth.

He continued by saying that his administration has made significant expenditures in education, career training, and mentorship programs in order to address pressing challenges like as substance misuse, unemployment, and crime.

“These initiatives are giving our young people the skills they need to stay away from these vices and instead become positive change agents in our society,” he stated.

Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Lagos’ youth must continue to be the change agents, tomorrow’s innovators, and role models for their contemporaries.

He called on all parties involved to restate their dedication to creating a city in which all residents, especially the young, have the opportunity to realize their full potential and create a Lagos that is not only economically strong but also socially and environmentally conscious, resilient to adversity, and environmentally sustainable. He declared, “We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations. This is a collective responsibility.”

According to Mr. Governor, the State Government is still committed to empowering young people in line with the objectives of the Lagos Resilience Strategy, which aims to create a metropolis that can survive the effects of climate change while also enhancing public transit and infrastructure.

“We are dedicated to realizing the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goal 11 and the New Urban Agenda.”