Adeleke Inaugurates Imole Youth Corps, Recruits 10,000 Osun youths into empowerment scheme
Governor Ademola Adeleke has recruited 10,000 youths across 30 local government areas of the state into Imole Youths Corps empowerment scheme.
Apeaking at the grand ceremony of the inauguration of the corps on Thursday held at Freedom Park via Old Garage, Adeleke noted that the scheme would address joblessness in the state.
He noted that the programme is transitional arrangement designed to provide opportunities for our youth in several sectors in the state.
According to him, “Today’s gathering is a continuation of our efforts to provide job opportunities for our teaming youth. Ten thousand youth spread across the 332 political wards are engaged to provide services in the area of health, security, environment and education.
“The newly enrolled Imole Youth Corps members are to be trained to deliver support services across the grassroots economy and sectors.”
He charged the corps members to demonstrate strong commitment in whatever sector you are assigned, tasking them “to justify the confidence reposed in you by working diligently in your posted areas”.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Moshood Olagunju commended Adeleke for the successful take off of the programme, noting that “the governor has demonstrated now and then his love and passion for youth development.”
