Youth Development: Hon. Delu Disburses N3 Million to 110 Beneficiaries in Abeokuta

 




Aina Obasanjo 


The Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Youth Development, Hon. Tunde Delu has empowered 110 youths in Ward 13 of Abeokuta South Local Government Area with three million naira to support their educational, vocational and entrepreneurial pursuits.




The beneficiaries were drawn from Igbore, Itori, Ago Oba and Ikanna communities and included students, artisans, entrepreneurs and other young people.



Speaking at the empowerment programme, Hon. Delu said investing in youths was crucial to community development, noting that financial assistance could improve the lives of beneficiaries and their families.



He explained that even modest financial support could help young people pursue their ambitions and contribute meaningfully to society.



Hon. Delu assured the beneficiaries that the initiative would be sustained, with more empowerment opportunities planned for youths in the area.



The governor’s aide has also supported community development efforts in Ward 13 through a one-million-naira donation to Community Development Committees and the provision of boreholes at strategic locations to improve access to water.



Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr Olaoluwa commended Hon. Delu for his generosity and commitment to the welfare of the people.



Dignitaries at the event included the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon. Femi Allen Taylor; former Ward 13 councillor, Hon. Adekunle Mujidat; AMORAN Organising Secretary, Hon. Monsuru Balogun; and Hon. Alli Baba of the Abeokuta South Local Government Education Authority.



Youth representatives and other community stakeholders from the benefiting communities also attended the programme.

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