Labour: I have trained over 750,000 youths —  Ooni 

Labour: I have trained over 750,000 youths —  Ooni

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has said since he ascended the stool of his forefathers, has trained over 750,000 youths in different professions.

Ooni who reiterated his commitment to youth development called on the government and well meaning Nigerians to pay adequate attention to youth development in the country.

He disclosed this on Tuesday during the grand opening ceremony of Ojajamore, Osogbo branch, located at Abere Ede, Osun State.

Speaking, Ooni appreciated the youths for their contribution to the development of the state, saying youths play significant roles in the development of any nation.

He charged Governor Ademola Adeleke on the need to seek Federal Government support to develop housing estate in Abere.

“I want to appreciate the youths for developing this estate. This project will attract economic development to the state. I have trained over 750,000 youths in different profession.

“We have initiated another project like this in Akure. I have many youths who are developing my projects across the country.

“Development  that Osogbo which is the state capital and Ede is witnessing is making it difficult to know the boundaries of the communities.

“I want to enjoin Governor Ademola Adeleke to seek Federal Government support to develop housing estate here because of its proximity to the State Government Secretariat, it will be an added feather to your achievements as Governor,” he said.

However, the Governor of the state , Ademola Adeleke commended the Monarch for edifice which he said will improve the economy of the state.

Describing the Ojajamore estate as a contact of development, Adeleke said the project was a reference point to the fact that such a project is executed in the state.

He , however, vowed to use everything within his reach to bring development to the state.