Ekiti State's Maxwell, a political aide of the Ekiti State Governor BAO, Shines at an International Conference for Youth-in-politics.

Ekiti State's Maxwell, a political aide of the Ekiti State Governor BAO, Shines at an International Conference for Youth-in-politics.                                                                      By Olamide Akinwumi 

Amb. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell, Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, recently represented Ekiti State at a capacity-building training for young political leaders at the American Corner in Lekki, Lagos. The training, sponsored by the US Diplomatic Mission and Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association, provided a platform for Maxwell to showcase the Governor's remarkable achievements in Ekiti. 

Maxwell's presentation impressed the US Consular, Mr. Mike Ervin, who praised Governor Oyebanji, stating he is "getting it absolutely right." The Governor's reputation and achievements garnered widespread admiration, with many participants commending BAO and wishing him well ahead of the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. As a proud ambassador of BAO's ideology, Maxwell's participation further solidified the Governor's positive reputation on the international stage.

In his remarks after the event, Maxwell reaffirmed his commitment to continuously promoting Governor Oyebanji’s ideology of shared prosperity and good governance. He noted that the Governor has deliberately opened up the political space for youths, creating opportunities for young minds to contribute meaningfully to decision-making processes in Ekiti State.

Participants at the conference also commended Maxwell’s delivery, noting that Ekiti State stood out as a model of youth-inclusion in governance. Many of them expressed admiration for the Governor’s leadership and extended goodwill messages ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial elections, wishing BAO success in his continuity agenda.

The conference further served as a networking hub for Maxwell and other young leaders, where partnerships were fostered for future collaborations in the areas of policy development, civic engagement, and democratic strengthening.

By shining brightly on such a prestigious stage, Amb. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell has not only lifted Ekiti’s name but also reaffirmed Governor Oyebanji’s rising profile on the national and international political scene.