The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru (FCA) has warmly felicitate with the vibrant and resourceful youths of Lagos East Senatorial District on the occasion of the 2025 International Youth Day.
Abiru in his press statement issued and signed by his Media Aide, Enitan Olukotun described the event as a great opportunity to ecognize the immense potential of young people as drivers of sustainable change, leveraging innovation, and creativity to build a cohesive, more prosperous society.
“This year’s global theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, is both timely and inspiring. It challenges us to recognize the immense potential of young people as drivers of sustainable change, leveraging innovation, and creativity to build a cohesive, more prosperous society”.
He stated further that Lagos East, have long believed in the transformative power of young minds stressing that the conviction inspired the establishment of the SAIL Innovation Lab, a flagship human capital development initiative under the endowment pillar, founded by himself and his dear wife, Feyisola.
“Since its inception in 2021, through a strategic partnership with Africa’s foremost technology and innovation company, Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), SAIL has trained, mentored, and empowered thousands of young people with cutting-edge skills in tech, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship”.
“So far, 1,981 individuals have been trained in various tech skills, 713 have been equipped in STEM, and 38 have emerged as empowered entrepreneurs. In addition, 6,417 teachers have been equipped to strengthen learning outcomes, while 349 tech talents have secured job placements. In total, SAIL has impacted 9,498 individuals, many of whom are now excelling in decent jobs, launching thriving start-ups, and contributing meaningfully to our economy”.
Dear young people of Lagos East, SAIL and other youth-focused initiatives we have championed remain platforms for your dreams and aspirations to take flight.
However, he reiterated his commitment towards advancing policies, programmes, and opportunities that place you at the heart of our nation’s progress and development while celebrating their creativity, and resilience noting that they’re not just the leaders of tomorrow, but leaders shaping the world today.
Happy International Youth
Day! Congratulations!