Lagos State Youth Leadership Initiative also known as IBILE
Youth Academy comprising of youths from (Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos, Epe),
is an annual youth leadership training platform which was established in 2017
to inculcate in the youths the virtues of citizenship, leadership and
volunteerism.
According to a statement from the Director, Public Affairs Unit
in the Ministry, Mrs Olabisi Adeola, the intention of government for the
programme is to use it as a platform to ignite the spirit of personal
development and transformation required for a bright future and community
development.
The Director added that the programme of activities for the
event will take place virtually and physically at different Youth Centres
across the State.
The Centres according to her are: “Ikorodu Division, Monday,
5th July, 2021-Igbogbo Youth Centre.
*Badagry Division, Tuesday, 6th July 2021- Oto Awori Youth
Centre.
*Ikeja Division, Wednesday, 7th July 2021- Ikeja Youth
Centre.
*Epe Division, Thursday, 8th July 2021- Popo Oba Youth
Centre.
*Lagos Division, Friday, 9th July, 2021-Onikan Youth Centre.
She added that the Closing Ceremony/Unveiling of the IBILE
AMBASSADORS will take place on Friday, 16th July, 2021at 10:00 am.
Mrs Olabisi further stated that the Honourable Commissioner,
MYSD, Mr Segun Dawodu will declare the Virtual Training open on Tuesday, 29th
June 2021 and will also lead the closing of the Physical Training by giving out
certificates to selected participants on Friday, 9th July 2021.
The Ibile Youth Academy is expected to produce 2021/2022
State Youth Ambassador and 5 Divisional Ambassadors who are usually saddled
with the responsibilities of executing projects and organising programmes for
youths in their areas.