The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening youth participation in governance by supporting youth-led initiatives to promote critical role of young people in ensuring inclusive development.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah, at a youth-focused Budget Analysis event by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) forum organized by the Lugard Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative in Lokoja.
Represented by LugardTV’s Lead presenter, Sherifat Ibrahim, Hon. Isah described the OGP framework as a vital mechanism for enhancing transparency, accountability, civic engagement, and innovation in public administration.
He commended the organisers for sustaining a platform that effectively connects young people to the governance process.
He emphasized that youths remain central to the state’s development agenda, noting that their creativity, energy, and digital skills are indispensable in shaping responsive and inclusive policies.
According to him, sustainable progress can only be achieved by actively integrating young people into decision-making at all levels of government.
Highlighting the importance of youth-led initiatives, Hon. Isah stated that such efforts play a key role in promoting transparency and accountability through activities like budget tracking, policy advocacy, and participation in thematic working groups.
He added that programmes such as the Youth Sector Budget Analysis are equipping young citizens with the knowledge required to engage government meaningfully.
Hon. Isah also pointed to key achievements under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, including youth-focused interventions in sports, skills acquisition, and the creative sector, with over 500 youths reportedly trained.
He further noted that youth involvement in community policing and anti-drug campaigns has contributed to crime reduction and improved social stability.
The Special Adviser also outlined strides in agriculture and digital economic milestones, including training in greenhouse farming, the expansion of the One Man, One Hectare policy, and participation in the Federal Government’s Three Million Tech Talent (3MTT) programme.
He added that the administration of Governor Ododo will continue to prioritize initiatives that enhances the development of youths in the state.
Kogi Reaffirms Youth Inclusion at OGP Forum
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