A Coalition of non-governmental organisations on Youths Development has unveiled the public presentation of the Osun Youth Development Charter (2026-2030) to the State Government with a view to youth inclusion in the government developmental agenda.
Speaking to journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, the Coalition and the Project Convener, Mr Semiu Adabanija who presented the charter, noted that young people’s dreams and aspirations find expression in a society that nurtures and water them, saying the document – Youth Development Charter (2026-2030) – was born out of the need for better opportunities for Osun youths.
He said the Charter is a non-partisan, evidence-based framework that was developed through a participatory and consultative process.
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Adabanija noted that the Charter was designed to ensure that priorities contained in the document reflect the realities and aspirations of young people across Osun State.
“We engaged with students, entrepreneurs, artisans, professionals, youth groups, and youth leaders from across the state. The result is the Osun Youth Development Charter built around eight key pillars. Jobs/SME development; Digital Economy; Education and skills development, Digital economy, Peace and Security, health and wellbeing; Agribusiness, Green Economy and inclusive Governance.”
“From the survey so far, the 5 topmost priority demands of Osun youths are first: the creation of at least 100,000 quality, direct jobs in the next four years. We believe this will create a lot of other indirect jobs and economic stimulation.“
He said the Accountability Network, an arm of the Coalition will continue to engage with all organs of government and publish an annual Osun youth development report for the next 4 years.
