The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has announced postponement of its Leadership Academy for Youth Programme, to accommodate students currently writing examinations.
The Ministry says that the programme earlier scheduled for January, will now hold in February.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, gave the announcement on Wednesday in Alausa.
The commissioner said that the new dates are designed to ensure maximum participation of young people in the state.
“We don’t want any eligible young person to be denied this once in a year opportunity, or sidelined for any reason.
“We have decided to shift the date earlier fixed for the annual leadership academy popularly known as the IBILE Youth Ambassador Programme for our youths.
“We are taking into cognisance the fact that most of them are currently writing their examinations,” he said.
According to him, the divisional training would run from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, a one-day Leadership Seminar and Alumni Launch will hold on Feb. 17, while a Residential Bootcamp will run from Feb. 22 to Feb. 28.
The Permanent Secretary, Mrs Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, assured participants of a more enlightening and fun-filled experience.
She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting young people’s academic responsibilities, while providing leadership and capacity-building opportunities.
