Osun election: APC candidate eyes creative, sports industries to empower youths

Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor in Nigeria's Osun State, has pledged to make youth development a cornerstone of his administration. He aims to leverage opportunities in the creative and sports industries to foster growth and increase youth inclusion in governance.

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We shall be duly elected come August 15th. This is because we have traversed all the 30 local government areas of the state in three different periods: the pre-primary period, the period of inaugurating the party canvassers, and finally the direct campaign interface with the people of Osun State.

Oyebamiji shared his vision during a youth interactive session in Osogbo, organized by the APC campaign council's youth and student directorate. The event provided a platform for young people from various sectors to engage directly with the candidate about his "PROSPERITY Agenda" and their future concerns.

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Sport is a critical sector capable of driving economic growth and creating opportunities for young people. We have been holding strategic consultations on sports development and envisioned a strong sports club in the Southwest where governors across the region could collaborate to promote sporting excellence.

Expressing strong confidence in his electoral prospects, Oyebamiji stated that his campaign's extensive reach across all 30 local government areas has given him a direct understanding of the populace's expectations. He anticipates a victory on August 15th.

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The future of Osun State required young people to be active participants in governance rather than merely being mobilised during elections.

Regarding sports development, Oyebamiji highlighted its potential to drive economic growth for young people. He revealed ongoing consultations for a strong Southwest sports club, envisioning collaboration among regional governors to promote sporting excellence. The session also included criticism of the current administration's handling of sports infrastructure and youth development.

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For almost four years, the state has not had a common football pitch to play ordinary local league while the youth virtuous values have been replaced with brigandage and thuggery, which makes the youth population less productive.