Deputy Governor links Ododo’s agenda to youth empowerment, welcomes JOAWORLD Media partnership
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Elder Joel Salifu Oyibo, has called on young people across the state to be innovative, hardworking, and committed to shaping their own future by seizing the opportunities provided by the government.
He made the call on Thursday, September 11, while receiving the JOAWORLD Media team from Abuja in his office in Lokoja during their homecoming visit. The deputy governor emphasized that under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, youth empowerment and innovation remain at the center of the administration’s agenda, with deliberate programmes designed to equip young people with skills, resources, and opportunities to thrive.
According to him, “Government has provided the tools, the platforms, and the opportunities, but the responsibility lies with our youths to take advantage of them. If you are hardworking and innovative, there is no limit to what you can achieve. Governor Ododo is committed to ensuring that our young people are trained, empowered, and given the chance to contribute meaningfully to the growth of our state.”
Oyibo commended various empowerment initiatives such as the Ododo Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (OYESA), and recalled the recent unveiling of the Kogi Youth Digital Database Platform, which captures the skills, talents, and aspirations of young people across the 21 local government areas of the state.
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Elder Joel Salifu & Joaworld Media TeamSpeaking on behalf of JOAWORLD Media, Joy Agamah thanked the deputy governor for the warm reception accorded the team and the impact he is already making alongside Governor Ododo. “We appreciate Your Excellency for receiving us so warmly,” she said. "We commend the work you are doing in supporting Governor Ododo to keep Kogi youths at the forefront of the government’s development agenda.”
Agamah described JOAWORLD as a fast-growing multimedia company involved in jingles, adverts, memoirs, documentaries, and a news blog. She also brought to the attention of His Excellency her new project, "Kogi Collective Panorama: Unveiling The State's Diverse Treasure". If adopted, it will project Kogi narratives.
JOAWORLD News is dedicated to balanced reportage and the timely dissemination of information. She added: “Our vision is to tell the right stories at the right time. That is why we are here today, to seek partnership with the Kogi State Government in amplifying the progress, achievements, and activities of this administration.”
She further explained that through strategic collaborations in communication and publicity, JOAWORLD Media hopes to support the state in showcasing the stories of resilience, innovation, and transformation taking place among Kogi youths.
Responding, the deputy governor welcomed the partnership proposal, reaffirming that the administration of Governor Ododo will continue to prioritize transparency, inclusivity, and the welfare of the youth population.
He lauded the initiative of JOAWORLD Media and encouraged other private organizations and youth-focused platforms to key into government programmes, adding: “It takes collective effort to build a society anchored on hard work, creativity, and responsibility. We are ready to work with everyone who shares this vision.”
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