RAK; RECONNECTING THE GOVERNMENT WITH THE HEARTBEAT OF LAGOS - THE YOUTH
RECONNECTING THE GOVERNMENT WITH THE HEARTBEAT OF LAGOS - THE YOUTH
Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, is on a mission to break long-standing barriers between government structures and the diverse youth demography of the state.
With deliberate strategy and heartfelt intention, he is redefining youth engagement - reaching both the "formal" youth who are already within the system (students, entrepreneurs, beneficiaries of government and NGO-led programs) and the often-overlooked "informal" youth - the streetwise, the creatives, the unemployed, the under-represented.
Through consistent grassroots presence, street programs, and youth-centered interventions, Hon. Ogunlende is bridging the gap. He’s making sure that government is no longer a distant concept but a present, active force in the lives of all youth - regardless of background or status.
This isn’t just engagement, It’s inclusion.
It’s not just visibility, It’s empowerment.
It’s not just policy, It’s purpose.
This initiative aligns directly with the Social Inclusion pillar of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda - ensuring that no youth is left behind in the journey toward a greater Lagos. It also echoes the RENEWED Hope vision of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which seeks to unlock opportunities for every Nigerian, especially the young, the vibrant, and the often-forgotten.
In Lagos, the youth are not just being seen - they’re being heard, understood, and equipped.
A new Lagos is rising - built not just from the top, but from the streets up.
And perhaps, in these once-forgotten voices, lies the true identity of a New Nigeria.