A Non-Governmental Organisation , Ojo Ola Oyo, has commended youths in the South-West, particularly in Oyo State, for holding their protest without destroying public property or causing any mayhem.
The commendation is contained in a statement issued by its founder, Mr Kehinde Olaosebikan, on Saturday in Ibadan.
Olaosebikan expressed gratitude to the youths for taking cognisance of the verifiable moves that President Bola Tinubu-led administration had made to secure the future of the youths.
He said that it was a good thing that the youths in the region allowed the nationalism spirit that the zone was known for, in their protest.
“In spite of the reports of violence, killing and destruction of properties in some sections of the country, the few protests in the South-West have been orderly and peaceful.
“It is gratifying that our youths have largely behaved themselves during the protests.
“This is a commendable development. We still urge them to continue to exercise caution and give the government benefit of the doubt.
“We also commend the mature nature in which the highly respected comrades in the zone, particularly Prof. Ademola Aremu of the University of Ibadan and others that superintendent over the protests in the state”.
Olaosebikan urged the youth to take full advantage of the students’ loan scheme of the current administration, among other government programmes like National Youth Investment Fund, Consumer Credit, 3MTT designed for youths’ empowerment nationwide.
“The scheme gives loan at no interest and does not only cover formal academic pursuits, but also informal vocational trainings in all aspects.
“Any governments that prioritise youths’ development and takes away burden of education financing for youths, wants better future for the nation, such government should be given the chance to do more.
“We believe that with all hands being on deck, we can resolve most of the problems bedeviling us right now.
“We must remember that lives lost cannot be brought back and properties destroyed will be repaired with our scarce resources”, he said.
