Ogun State House of Assembly has asked Governor Dapo Abiodun to appoint Commissioner for Youth in the State.

It said that the appointment will help in driving policies and programmes that would aid youth engagements so as to address the menace of cult clashes.

The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sherif and seconded by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, shortly after the lawmakers debated on the escalating violence of cult clashes in the State.

Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, the sponsor Hon. Adebisi Oyedele, noted that the House observed with serious concern the disturbing trend of incessant cult killings across the State, especially Abeokuta, which began approximately six weeks ago and that no fewer than 10 individual had lost their lives to cult-related violence within the last 42 days.

He stated further that, the rate at which lives were being lost in the State capital was indeed worrisome, saying incidents included the broad daylight shootings of five individuals at different locations within the State capital.

“Worried about the sporadic shooting at Kuto Garage about five days ago creating civil unrest for dwellers which was traceable to a cult gang trying to hit another target.

Also worried that, the continuous killings among young people across the State are adversely affecting businesses and tarnishing the reputation of our dear State. Worthy of note is the recent intervention of the State Government, State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force and the traditional rulers which have resulted into a calm environment in Sagamu axis”, he submitted.

Other lawmakers including Lukmon Atobatele, Adeyanju Adegoke and Adeleye Lukman noted that the activities of cult clash in the State needed to be addressed, especially through advocacy and orientation of the youth.

They remarked that there was need for the residents of the State to contribute to the security of the society through intelligence information to security operatives, adding that there was need for unhindered prosecution of criminals in the guise of cultism to serve as deterrent to others.

In his response, the Speaker decried the celebration of moral decadence in the society, explaining that such had led to the spread of crimes and criminalities amongst youth.

He implored the youth to persevere, imbibe nobility and be productive by engaging in lawful activities that could earn them decent of living.

fatherjesse:
You wonder why wouldn't a government have a commissioner for youth;APC and rubbish, 5 and 6

ntyce:
Lol, funny set of individuals.

The so-called assembly member- Cityside, that introduced the bill is a well known cultist and yahoo boy who found himself in politics.

Lanrelagboi:

https://newsangle.com.ng/2024/05/02/appoint-commissioner-for-youth-ogun-assembly-tells-abiodun/

McPolomy:
He has a boutique, funny how politics change narratives... Ogun state and people taking chances in politics after commiting series of atrocities... Sugar came to my mind RIP.