Hon Jakande Champions Youth Empowerment And Civic Engagement In Mega Community Tour.
Emmanuel Clement
Hon. Seyi Jakande, Executive Chairman of Òdì-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA,has embarked on a community tour on Monday 25, August 2025,that showcased his administration’s commitment to empowering the youth and fostering community development.
The tour featured visits to summer Boot Camps, a proposed football pitch site, and a Permanent Voter Card Registration Centre.
Investigator news reports that Hon Jakande visited the summer Boot Camp situated at Kosybethel, Ajenifuja St, Off Adesiyan St in Ilupeju, where he commended the instructors for their efforts in equipping young minds with essential 21st-century tools.
He thereafter proceeded to another Boot Camp located at St. Martins, Damengoro Street in Mushin, where primary school students are engaged in training for digital literacy, coding, and various tech skills.
During his address at the camp, Hon. Jakande emphasized, “Education is the foundation of progress. These camps ensure our children are not left behind in the global digital economy,” and he pledged to expand such initiatives throughout the LCDA.
Jakande also inspected the proposed site for a modern football pitch at Nusaraudeen Primary School on Ayantuga Street, aimed at nurturing local talent and promoting grassroots sports.
Investigator news gathered that the football pitch set for completion by the fourth quarter of 2025,will feature artificial turf and spectator stands.
“Sports unite communities and keep our youth productive. This pitch will be a hub for future champions,” he asserted.
Next,he visited the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) Registration Centre at Ayantuga (Party Secretariat), encouraging residents to take the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. “Engagement in our democratic process is vital for community growth,” he stated.
In a significant announcement, he revealed plans for a mass distribution of free GCE (General Certificate Examination) forms across the LCDA, set to start the following week. “Education must be accessible to all. This initiative will support our students in achieving academic excellence,” he affirmed.
The Chairman’s tour was strengthened by a high powered team,including the Vice Chairman, Hon Niyi Awodogan; Leader of the House Hon. Olamilekan Adeyi, Deputy Leader Hon. Adeosun Haruna, Council Manager Mrs Afolake Otenaike; Council Treasurer Mr. Mujitabah Rufai.
Others are the Council Engineer Mr. Giwa; Councillors Hon. Ipaye Ibrahim, Hon. Adisa Rahman, and Hon. Akinniyi Lookmon; his Chief of Staff Mr. Taiwo Ogungbe; and several key officials such as HRO Mr. Lawal Rafiu, HOD Information Mr. Ayodele Kayode, HOD Environment Mrs. Kemi Fawole, Imam Rasheed (Imam Ọjà), Clerk of the House Hon. Adetokunbo Kayode, and the Council’s CSO Mr. Azeez Mustapha.
