COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS RECEIVED NOT TOO YOUNG TO RULE IN HIS OFFICE.
*Not Too Young Rule* a sociopolitical advocacy group advocating for the inclusion of young people in governance, led by Hon. Samuel Ogundairo paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Ondo State, Alhaji Amidu Takuro in his office today. During the visit, the National Coordinator of the group Hon. Samuel Ogundairo poured encomiums on the Commissioner for his excellent performance within a short period since his assumption of office. Thereafter, he presented a letter of commendation to the Commissioner in appreciation of his impressive public service track record.
The Hon. Commissioner in his response, thanked the group for their efforts in promoting youth participation in governance. He said the letter of commendation will be dedicated to the Ondo State Governor *Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN*. He summed it up by saying, "The achievements I am recording as the Honorable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is due to the Governor's benevolence through his insightful directive and tacit support." Alhaji Takuro also maintained that his boss, the Governor has a large heart and cares so much about the people of Ondo State. He also assured the delegation that Governor Akeredolu is fully in charge of the affairs of the State and gives directives to his cabinet members daily. In conclusion, he assured his guests of the State government's resolve and commitment to creating an enabling environment for young people to thrive in politics and other spheres of life.
Hon. (Mrs.) Abiola Mary on behalf of the *Not Too Young To Rule* delegation thanked the Hon. Commissioner for his warm reception and promised to continue advocating for the rights of the youth and their inclusion in governance and other relevant areas of endeavor. She also expressed the readiness of the group to work with the state government in achieving this laudable goal. Finally, she enthused that the visit can be seen as a positive step towards promoting youth participation in governance and full integration in the scheme of things in Ondo State which is a testament to the growing importance of young citizens in the political landscape of Nigeria.
Reported by:
Hon. Famesa Olusegun Samuel
Secretary, Not Too Young To Rule,
Ondo State.
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