The Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Youth and Social Inclusion, Henry Okunomo, says he has begun mobilising youths across the 18 local government areas of the state to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Okunomo said his target was to mobilise 800,000 youths to participate in activities supporting Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
He stated this in a statement issued on Thursday, in which he expressed support for the President’s administration and commended its policies and youth inclusion initiatives.
According to the statement, youths in the state recognise the Federal Government’s policies and reforms as opportunities for young Nigerians to participate in national development.
“The youths in Ondo State acknowledged the importance of the Federal Government’s policies and reforms in creating opportunities for young Nigerians and strengthening their participation in national development.
“The inclusion of youths in governance, alongside the opportunities provided through various government initiatives, has continued to inspire confidence among young people who are eager to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the country,” the statement read.
The aide also commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing his leadership style as youth-friendly and praising his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion.
He said cooperation between the Federal Government and the Ondo State Government was important to youth development, economic opportunities and sustainable progress.
The statement added that youths in the state were prepared to participate in political mobilisation and other activities in support of Tinubu’s re-election.
“Odno State youths are prepared to demonstrate their political commitment through massive mobilisation, active participation, and sustained engagement in support of President Tinubu and the ideals of democratic governance. We have started already and our target is 800,000 youths across the state,” it stated.
It added that the youths’ support reflected their appreciation of what it described as leadership that recognised their potential and created opportunities for them.
The statement said the Office of the Special Adviser on Youth and Social Inclusion would continue to promote youth engagement, political participation and inclusion across the state.