By: Manoah Kikekon
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BADAGRY, LAGOS – The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Badagry West Local Branch has celebrated its One-Year Anniversary and 2025 Youth Week Celebration. With the Theme: Beyond Campaign Promises: Sustainable Youth-Centric Policies for Badagry West,
The event, held on Thursday, brought together community leaders, youth advocates, and local residents to reflect on a year of tangible progress and chart a course for future empowerment. Central to the celebrations was the commendation of Hon. Ibrahim Rauf, the Executive Chairman of Badagry West LCDA, whose administration was repeatedly praised for translating campaign pledges into active youth support and infrastructural projects.
In his opening remarks, Comrade Joseph Agbomenu, Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Badagry West Branch, outlined the Council’s impressive portfolio of activities over the past year. He highlighted key focus areas including education and skills training, technology and innovation, and community development initiatives.
Guest speaker Mrs. Sesi Fagbeji Agemo addressed the gathering on the theme, acknowledging the historical pattern of political promises but noting a positive shift. “Glory be to God, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemiren, pledged that his administration would entertain more youth activities, which has been happening, including projects like the CBT building,” she stated.
This view of fulfilled commitments was echoed by Comrade Boyon John, the Council’s Social Secretary, who declared, “The youth did not face any challenges this past year. Instead, we are proud of our achievements so far.”
Comrade Agbomenu expanded on the Council’s vision, connecting recent government actions to a broader agenda. He referenced a massive youth empowerment scheme launched by the LCDA chairman just days prior as evidence of forward momentum.
“Today is not just a celebration it is also a call to action,” Agbomenu asserted. “We are here to appeal to the government to do more and to emphasize the critical role of youth-centric policies in steering Badagry West towards genuine, sustainable progress.”
The Council presented a comprehensive ten-point blueprint for harnessing youth potential, positioning young people as vital drivers of local development.
The strategic areas outlined include strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation in Badagry, advancing technology and innovation in Lagos communities, promoting sustainable agriculture and food security in Badagry West, and improving infrastructure and urban development in Lagos. This plan aims to equip the youth to address community needs while laying a foundation for long-term economic growth and social stability in the region.