The Owaloko of Iloko Ijesa, HRM Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe, has advised youths in Osun State to channel their energies and potentials to activities that would engender economic prosperity and boost self sufficiency in their lives.
Owaloko who gave the advice during 2021 International Youth Day in Osogbo today expressed worry over the increasing involvement of youths in cultism, violence, kidnapping, vices.
Describing, the youth as the active population in any given nation, the monarch decried the absence of many youths in active and profitable economic activities and urged them to acquire basic skills and career development to earn a legitimate living.
The traditional ruler said, “youths are gifted with talents, vigour and other social gifts, they should look inwards and have faith in God, and resist being used as mercenaries to commit crimes”.
Owaloko who is also a business executive, emphasized the importance of security in the socio-economic development of the state and urged all stakeholders to contribute towards a secure society for the interest of all. Security of lives and property is paramount for growth and unity of any strong democracy”, he stated.
