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‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has pledged to run an inclusive government and create an enabling environment for graduates, creatives, and youths to thrive in the state.
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‎Senator Adeola, made the pledge while speaking at the 'Gen Z Asks, Yayi Listens' interactive session held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, describing the youths as a critical stakeholders in shaping the future of Ogun state and the country at large. 

The senator explained that youth development had remained a central component of his public service, citing his interventions in information and communication technology (ICT), education, skills acquisition and employment as evidence of his commitment to empowering young people.
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‎He stated that his ITESIWAJU agenda is strategically designed to provide vast opportunities for youths, particularly in the areas of Entertainment and Creative economy, ensuring that governance works for everyone irrespective of social status.
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‎While responding to questions from participants, the Senator disclosed that a more robust system will be created for sustainable employment opportunities, noting that his administration will work closely with investors and conglomerates operating in the state to facilitate job creation for the youth.

‎The senator explained that his administration would explore entertainment festivals and similar events to provide opportunities for emerging performers to showcase their abilities, connect with industry stakeholders and attract wider recognition.

On the inclusion of Pwds to governance structures, the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations pledged to provide viable platforms for persons with disabilities in the state, adding that his administration will make life easier for them to prosper. 

‎Speaking on revenue generation, Adeola emphasized that his administration would intensify efforts to broaden the state's tax net by setting up a Technical Revenue Committee to block leakages and deepen the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
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‎"We will be bringing the informal sector into the tax system without causing any hardship to the people. Ogun State will become a truly viable revenue state under my watch," he said.
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‎He further disclosed that two new ministries would be established to fast-track developmental projects, particularly in border communities.
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‎"We are going to work on our border towns to make them more viable. Under our administration, border towns across the state will be developed to attract more revenue to finance our programs," he added.
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‎Earlier in her welcome address, the Convener of the event, Miss Haleemah Taiwo, explained that the youth play a critical role in governance, hence the rationale behind organising the engagement. She encouraged participants to actively participate in government programs in order to foster inclusion.

‎Contributing, Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, and BBNaija winner, Lekan Agbelesebioba, encouraged youths to develop their talents to project their image to the global stage, noting that there are more opportunities for them to unlock in the state.
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‎Reacting on behalf of the participants, Nifemi Awoyele and Sophiat Orobiyi expressed appreciation to the organisers of the program, noting that the event provided a platform for direct engagement with the Governorship candidate.