The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion and empowerment by endorsing the proposed Kogi Youth Security Summit, describing young people as critical partners in strengthening security and driving sustainable development across the state.
The governor made the commitment on Sunday at the Government House, Lokoja, while receiving youth leaders and stakeholders, adding that the summit would reinforce the state’s security architecture through active youth participation in combating insecurity and criminality.
Ododo noted that youth remain the backbone of every society and possess the energy, talent and capacity needed to shape the future of Kogi State when properly engaged.
According to him, his administration has deliberately adopted an inclusive approach to governance by placing young people at the centre of policy implementation and decision-making, unlike in the past when their potential was largely underutilised.
He expressed optimism that the planned Youth Security Summit would provide a platform for young people to collaborate with government and security agencies in developing practical strategies to address security challenges in communities across the state.
