Sanwo-Olu, US Consular-General to Speak at USGEAA 4th Anniversary Webinar

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will on Friday deliver an address at the fourth anniversary of the United States Government Exchanges Alumni Association (USGEAA).

A statement yesterday explained that the governor would feature as the Special Guest of Honour, while the Acting Consular General of the US Consulate, Lagos, Mr. Stephen Ibelli, will be the keynote speaker.

The theme of the virtual meeting is: ‘Creating Opportunities for Youth Participation in Social and Economic Activities in Lagos State.’

President of the association, Dr. Jude Ememe, explained that the anniversary webinar was specifically designed, “to address issues, affecting Nigerian youths, because they represent the strength and future of society.”

“The youths represent the energy and aspirations of the nation. Therefore it is imperative for leaders at all levels to harness and manage the potential and resources of young citizens, for the social and economic advancement of the society,” he added.

According to Ememe, challenges facing youths would continue to attract members of the public and media attention, “because they represent over 60 per cent of the Nigerian population, with serious implications for Lagos State, as the social and commercial epicentre of the country.”

The statement issued by the Head of USGEAA Media Committee and Fellow of the prestigious Hubert Humphrey Fellowship, Mrs Adeze Ojukwu, “The webinar would provide the opportunity for the governor to share perspectives on programmes and opportunities being provided by the Lagos State Government to promote youth participation in social and economic activities in his administration.”

The programme would be moderated by foremost broadcaster and Fellow of International Visitors’ Leadership Program(IVLP), Mr. Soni Irabor.’

“The webinar promises to be highly engaging, stimulating and resourceful, with a wide array of distinguished participants from Nigeria, US and other parts of the world,” it added.

The association is an umbrella group comprising over 20 programmes, sponsored by the US government to promote educational and cultural co-operation of both countries.