Politics

We need increased youths’ inclusion in politics – Lanre Sarumi

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A House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Lanre Sarumi has advocated more inclusion of young Nigerians in governance and better representation to contribute to the proposition of youth-centric laws and policies.

Mr Sarumi who is a Software Technology Consultant-cum-Politician said this in Ibadan.

He said the inclusion of young Nigerians in governance would help develop the nation.

Expressing confidence in winning at the polls in February, Mr Sarumi said youths are more ready than before to take on the older generation.

According to him, the coming general election gives Nigerian youths the opportunity to choose right.

“I am of the opinion that Nigerian Youths deserve better. We need good representation at places that matter, where decisions are being made. This is one of the reasons I want to represent Ibadan North Federal constituency”, he said.

The aspiring lawmaker pledged to bring home jobs, investments and empowerment programmes that will put Ibadan North on the global news and map, through his connections.

Speaking in Ibadan, Sarumi said: “youths are ready to take on the mantle of leadership. I implore youths not to make themselves available for the political class to use them in fomenting trouble during elections”.

Unveiling his plans to contest under PDP, Sarumi, popularly called, “Skido”, said, “I want to leverage on my vast knowledge to better my community”.

Meanwhile, residents in Ibadan have been commending Sarumi’s show of love for his people. 

Iyabo Adebisi

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Environment

Community Lauds Rep for Development Drive

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The Wisdom Estate Akobo Olorunda has appreciated a member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Prince Olaide Akinremi for his financial support to the development of the Estate.

In a statement, the Chairman of the Wisdom Estate, Mr Adeyemi Oyerinde said the gesture by Prince Akinremi was timely and promised to identify with him in his laudable programmes.

While praying for him to succeed in office, Mr Oyerinde pointed out that the Estate is looking forward to other well-meaning Nigerians to assist the Estate in providing infrastructure such as transformer, a good road network among others.

The chairman also thanked the landlords and other donors for their contributions to the development of the Estate.

Mr Oyerinde promised the commitment of the Executive and Board of trustees to ensure peace and stability of the Estate.

Nofiu Busari

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Education

Cultism, Drug Abuse, Social Vices, Danger To National Development – Don

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Nigerians youths have been urged not to engage in cultism and other social vices.

A senior lecturer from Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Dr. Jimoh Ango gave the admonition at a two-day symposium facilitated by the member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal constituency, Honourable Olaide Akinremi in conjunction with the Federal Polytechnic Offa, at Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

Member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal constituency, Honourable Olaide Akinremi

Dr. Ango explained that cultism and vices such as rape, use of illicit drugs were inimical the progress of both to students who engaged in them and the society at large. 

Dr Ango, therefore, advised students everywhere to shun vices, which he noted were rampant among youths in the country. 

Speaking about what informed the symposium, a consultant to Honourable Olaide Akinremi, Mr. Olumide Adeniji, said it was borne out of the need to sensitize secondary school students about the dangers cultism along with other vices pose to their well-being and future.

Highlight of the programme was the presentation of gifts to schools present at the symposium.

Our correspondent reports that over forty secondary schools attended the programme.

Funmilola Obagbayegun