OYEBANJI SPONSORS EKITI DELEGATES TO AFRICA YOUTH FESTIVAL IN ACCRA, GHANA.

OYEBANJI SPONSORS EKITI DELEGATES TO AFRICA YOUTH FESTIVAL IN ACCRA, GHANA.

…reaffirms commitment to youth development and empowerment.

In demonstration of his unwavering commitment to youth development, empowerment, and global exposure, the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun  Oyebanji, has sponsored Ekiti delegates to attend the Africa Youth Festival Conference 2025, scheduled to hold from November 4th to 9th in Accra, Ghana.

The delegation includes the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development, Amb. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell and ten members of the Ekiti State Youth Parliament (4th Assembly), led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olusanya Babatunde, who will be representing the State at the continental event. The Africa Youth Festival, organized by the Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED Global), serves as a platform for youth leaders across Africa to exchange ideas, build leadership capacity, and explore innovative solutions to challenges confronting young people in today’s world.

Governor Oyebanji’s gesture once again underscores his consistent passion for investing in Ekiti youth — a commitment that has been evident since the inception of his administration. Notably, this is not the first time the Governor will sponsor Ekiti youth to international and continental leadership programs. However, the increase in the number of delegates this year highlights his expanding vision to empower more young leaders and promote youth inclusion in governance.

The participation of Ekiti youths at the Africa Youth Festival Conference is expected to broaden their leadership skills, enhance their global perspective, and strengthen their capacity to contribute meaningfully to the State’s socio-economic development. The event will also provide a valuable networking opportunity for the delegates to connect with other young innovators, policymakers, and change-makers across Africa.

Ekiti youths have expressed profound appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for his unwavering support, encouragement, and belief in the potential of young people, describing his administration as “a beacon of hope for the next generation.”

Governor Oyebanji’s action aligns with his administration’s Youth Development and Human Capital Development Pillar, under his Six-Point Development Agenda, aimed at raising a productive, self-reliant, and globally competitive youth population.