Emmanuel Clement
Isolo, Lagos—The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Isolo Local Branch, has announced plans to hold a leadership seminar for school prefects in public secondary schools across Isolo Local Council Development Area.
The programme, themed “LEAD TO SERVE: Raising Responsible Student Leaders for a Better Future,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, at the Isolo Community Hall.
In a release signed by the Public Relations Officer, Comrade Jennifer Esenwa,the Coordinator of the youth council, Comrade Damilola Kushimo, said the seminar is aimed at equipping prefects with the orientation, knowledge and leadership skills required to effectively discharge their duties in their respective schools and prepare them for future leadership roles.
According to him, seasoned speakers and youth development experts have been selected to facilitate sessions at the seminar.
They include the Director-General of the Lagos Youth Development Institute (LYDI),Dr. Jamiu Ademosu; the President of Rotary Club of Isolo Metropolitan and immediate past President of Rotary Club of Isolo,Rotarian Lu Abikoye; and Rotarian King Michael.
He said the training would focus on critical areas such as responsible leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, teamwork, accountability, discipline, decision-making and the principles of servant leadership.
“One of our mandates as the custodian of the NYCN structure is to protect and project the interests of every young individual in our society.
An extension of this mandate is to help the incoming generation build capacity and prepare them adequately for leadership, hence the reason for this programme.
“In the past, we have carried out entrepreneurship training programmes and other youth-focused initiatives. Now, it is time to build leadership capacity to ensure that we not only carry the generation behind us along but also prepare them adequately for the responsibilities that lie ahead,” Kushimo said.
He noted that secondary school is a critical phase in youth development and stakeholders must contribute to the guidance and character formation of students.
“Leadership is not merely about occupying a position; it is about responsibility, service and the ability to positively influence others. We want these young leaders to understand this early enough and begin to see leadership as an opportunity to serve,” he added.
Kushimo disclosed that the maiden edition is targeted at public secondary schools in Isolo LCDA, with each school expected to nominate three prefects.
He commended executives of the youth body and members of the organising committee for their commitment, particularly the Committee Chairman,Mr. Daniel Osibanjo, Chief Executive Officer of Destination Academy.
He said the programme has received the approval, endorsement and support of the Executive Chairman of Isolo LCDA, Otunba Olasoju Adebayo, as well as the Paramount Ruler of Isolo Kingdom,HRM (Engr.) Rotarian Oba Issa Abiodun Olakunle Adejuwon Faronbi-Shekoni, Alagbeji III, the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom.
The youth leader also called on well-meaning individuals, corporate organisations and other stakeholders to partner with the council to make the initiative impactful and sustainable.
For partnership and enquiries, the Chairman of the Organising Committee can be reached via +234 913 924 2761.
