OKE-OGUN YOUTHS BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: COL. GBENGA ADEGBOLA (RTD) DONATES ₦2 MILLION FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
The Oke-Ogun Youths Business and Leadership Summit recorded a major milestone as retired military officer and renowned philanthropist, Col. Gbenga Adegbola, donated a whopping sum of ₦2 million towards youth empowerment and the development of future leaders across Oke-Ogun.
The donation, which was one of the highlights of the summit, underscored Col. Adegbola's unwavering commitment to the growth and advancement of young people in the region. Speaking during the event, the retired officer commended the organisers for conceptualising a programme aimed at equipping youths with the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities needed to thrive in today's competitive world.
He urged the organisers to remain focused on the core objective of the summit by ensuring that the programme delivers meaningful and lasting impact on participants.
> "Programmes like this should go beyond gathering people together; they should create real impact, inspire innovation, and empower young people to become agents of positive change in their communities," he stated.
Col. Adegbola further described the people of Oke-Ogun as hardworking, resilient, and determined individuals whose entrepreneurial spirit has continued to sustain the region despite years of inadequate government presence and infrastructural deficits.
According to him, the survival and continuous progress of Oke-Ogun can largely be attributed to the industrious nature of its people.
> "The people of Oke-Ogun are naturally hardworking. One of the reasons we have continued to survive despite the limited government presence in our region is our resilience, determination, and commitment to hard work," he said.
He encouraged youths to embrace entrepreneurship, leadership development, and self-reliance while taking advantage of opportunities that can help them contribute meaningfully to society.
Participants and stakeholders at the summit applauded the generous donation, describing it as a significant boost to ongoing efforts aimed at empowering youths and fostering sustainable development across Oke-Ogun.
The Oke-Ogun Youths Business and Leadership Summit brought together young entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, community stakeholders, and aspiring leaders from across the region to discuss strategies for economic growth, leadership excellence, and youth empowerment.
The event reaffirmed the collective commitment of stakeholders to building a prosperous future for Oke-Ogun through investment in its greatest asset — its young people.
