In huge display of commitment to youth development and social change, Chairman House Committee on Youth and Sports including thousands of youths across Ibadan yesterday defied the heavy rainfall to participate in a large-scale drug awareness walk, setting the tone for the highly anticipated Oyo Youth Summit 2025 today.
The pre-summit sensitization campaign, organized to highlight the dangers of drug abuse among youth, saw a strong turnout across strategic locations in the Ibadan metropolis. The awareness walk was led by Prince Falana Adebowale Adebayo, Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, alongside Hon. Michael Ogunsina, Oyo State PDP Youth Leader and Acting Publicity Secretary, Chairman House Committee on Youth and Sports and deputy chief whip, Honourable Yusuf Adebisi of Ibadan Southwest constituency 1.
Youth advocates and stakeholders gathered in their numbers at Ijokodo Junction, moving through the streets with banners, placards, and chants echoing strong anti-drug messages. The walk continued to the University of Ibadan, where students and youths listened attentively to calls to avoid drug abuse and embrace productive paths.
The campaign also reached Oje, Beere , Molete , Challenge while Agbowo community further amplifying its message to youths in neighborhoods often vulnerable to substance abuse.
Others Present at the sensitization walk include the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Political Matters, Hon. Deji Ola; Comrade Ibekwe; party local government and Wards Youth Leaders who mobilized other grassroots youths across Ibadan.
The awareness walk also served as a build-up to the Oyo Youth Summit, scheduled to hold today Tuesday, April 30th, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan (Second Gate). The summit will be hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde and will feature a keynote address from Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Onaolapo, Managing Director of BOVAS Group.
The summit, themed “Unlocking Youth Potential: Addressing Needs, Fulfilling Dreams,” will include a youth-focused panel session, capacity-building engagements, and a special awards and dinner night celebrating excellence and innovation among Oyo youths.
In a joint call Hon Yusuf Adebisi, Prince Falana Adebowale and Hon. Michael Ogunsina encouraged all youths between the ages of 18 and 45 to be present at the summit, emphasizing the transformative opportunities it offers and emphasize the need to shun drugs peddling, usage and addiction.
With expectations running high, the Oyo Youth Summit promises to be a defining moment in advancing the Makinde-led administration’s youth-centric agenda—ushering in a future where Oyo youths are not just seen, but heard and empowered.
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