Three (3) NASFAT Youths Emerged Among the 15 Finalist in the Eko Youth Academy Programme, Badagry Division

Lagos State Ambassador, Badagry Division Miss. Sarah (In Suit),Kamarudeen Aminat (second right) and two other participants

Kamarudeen Aminat, a NASFAT member of Shibiri Ekunpa Branch is among the 15 Finalist for the Badagry Division to participate in the one week camping programme where the Divisional Ambasador and Overall Lagos State Youth Ambassador will emerge.

A telephone interviews with her reveals that 10 Finalist plus 5 reserved emerged during the first leg of the training and leadership challenge that will participate in the camping programme. Before the camp, the 15 finalist will be meeting His Excellency, Governor Akinwumi Ambode on 20th of August 2018. She is of high hope and determination to emerge the Badagry Youth Division Ambassador.

Other two NASFAt members who emerged among the 5 reserved memebers that will participate in the camping programme are. Kadiri Asmau Oyinlola and Agbesi Faozeeyah

In a whatsapp chat, she gives thanks to Allah and everyone who encouraged her to participate in the programme;

Badagry Division of the Eko Youth Academy

“We started the Eko youth academy program on Monday and it ended today. So far, it as been an interesting and educating one to build youth ambassadors.”

“I want to use this medium to Thank Nasfat youth wing most especially Comr.Raji Idris the NULGE Chairman and NASFAT Lagos Zone II Youth Secretary (Amir) for  providing such an amazing opportunity, may Allah reward you all.”

The Eko Youth Academy is an initiative of Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development was in continuation of the Ibile Youth Academy which produced the present divisional Youth Ambassadors as well as the State Youth Ambassador last year.

According to the Director of Youth Development in the Ministry, Mr. Bode Adams as gathered on the Lagos State website, the Academy seeks to teach youths about leadership initiatives, prepare them for leadership positions, promote patriotism and mutual understanding among other sterling qualities that would make them handle leadership successfully in the future.

About 500 youths who are undergoing training in different centres across the five divisions of the State comprises of Badagry, Ikeja, Epe, Ikorodu and Lagos Island would be exposed to leadership and administrative skills as well as management capabilities among others.