Politics

OSSIEC on Standby for Osun Election

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By Funmi Ojo

The Chairman, of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, Mr Hashim Abioye has unveiled election materials for the Osun State Local Government election slated for Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Mr  Abioye while addressing stakeholders at the Commission office, said he is fully ready for the election where 18 political parties have signified their readiness to participate except if there is contrary information during the week.

The OSSIEC Chairman unveiled the voting materials which include, a double-edge cubicle, Ballot Box and Ballot Papers.

He explained that the cubicle to be used is a departure from the past as the present cubicle accommodates two voters to exercise their voting rights at a time, the ballot box also displayed, is portable and transparent.

Mr  Abioye added that the ballot papers came with secret security features with a scan code attached to a particular Poling Unit that cannot be used in another Polling Booths.

In a remark, the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Pastor Victor Akande commended the OSSIEC Chairman for a job well done including the new face of the Conference Hall that is now befitting unlike what it used to be.

On behalf of the political parties present he gave a vote of confidence in OSSIEC on the forthcoming election, commending the OSSIEC Chairman for his transparency and solid preparations.

Also, the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN applauded the preparation of OSSIEC, however, appealed for maximum security for the election to protect lives and properties, especially the youths.

Contributing, the Acting State Director of, the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Adefarsin Adebiyi urged political parties to enlighten their members and promote peace urging any aggrieved party to approach the court for redress if they have issues.

Mr  Adebiyi advised the state government to declare work-free days before the election, to allow every worker to participate in the exercise.

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Security

Police Rescue Abducted NYCN Coordinator In Ogun

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Ogun State Police Command says operatives have rescued the abducted Odogbolu local government Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Mr. Olamilekan Okunuga

The rescued NYCN coordinator was allegedly abducted along Ogere road in Ogun State while on a journey from Ibadan.

The Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement said the victim was rescued after some days in captivity.

He explained that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the kidnapping.

Meanwhile, The Ogun State Chairman of the NYCN, Mr. Abduljabar Ayelaagbe while speaking on the incident hinted that the victim’s car was also recovered from an unknown person while driving it along Ogijo.

Wale Oluokun

Politics

Be more involved in politics – NYCN Chairman urges youths

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Youths in Oyo State have been advised to begin active participation in politics by joining a political party and obtaining their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs.

Oyo State chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Mr. Abdulsalam Olusegun gave the advice in a welcome address at a day PVC sensitization programme organized for youths in the state.

Mr. Olusegun who descried the low participation of youths in political process, said the present generation must get involved to effect the change they desire.

The NYCN state chairman advocated price reduction on expression of interest forms for every prospective youth aspirants for any political post to encourage more youths in politics.

In a goodwill message, Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs. Foluke Ayoola, represented by an Assistant Director in the agency, Prince Sola Sanda, urged youths to show readiness to take leadership responsibilities.

Mrs. Ayoola appealed to them to shun all social vices and avoid being used as political thugs.

The sensitization programme was attended by representative from the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development and the Special Adviser to the governor on Youth and Sports, Mr. Kazeem Bolarinwa. Mosope Kehinde

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African Youth Day: NYCN Calls Govt. Attention to High Unemployment Rate

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The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo state has called on the Federal and state governments to look critically into the high level of youth unemployment in Nigeria. 

Oyo State chairperson of the NYCN, Mrs Adebobola Agbeja who made the call while speaking with journalists in Ibadan said about twenty one point seven million youths are unemployed which calls for concern.

Speaking on this year’s Africa Youth Day with the theme “Youth’s Voices, actions engagement: Building a better Africa, Mrs Agbeja urged relevant authorities to discard policies that are not youth friendly. 

She appealed to government to create enabling environment for youths to be integrated into leadership. 

She expressed joy that government is taking steps at ensuring requests of the youth are being considered through the town hall meetings to engage stakeholders. 

Mosope Kehinde