Saraki Empowers Hundreds Of Young Women In Kwara
* Urges Them To embrace Education, Vocational Training
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has urged young women to take their future seriously by embracing education, vocational training, skills acquisition, and active civic participation as pathways to leadership, self-development, and societal impact.
According to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki gave the charge in Ilorin during a Young Women Symposium organised by Saraki Young Women in Politics under the leadership of the State Coordinator, Barr. Omotosho Monsurat Peace.
The event brought together young women between the ages of 18 and 25 for mentorship, empowerment, and discussions focused on personal development, leadership, and political inclusion.
Addressing participants, Saraki encouraged the young women to remain committed to learning skills, improving themselves, and taking more active roles in society and politics, stressing that they represent the future leaders of society and must begin early to prepare themselves for greater responsibilities.
He emphasized that education, vocational training, and civic participation remain among the strongest tools available to young people in building their future and contributing meaningfully to national development.
Saraki also expressed delight at the level of civic consciousness displayed by participants, particularly the fact that many of them were already registered voters, describing it as a positive sign of readiness to participate actively in the democratic process.
“I am happy that many of you are not just here by mouth, but are already registered voters, ready to play your part in the democratic process,” he said.
Reflecting on his years as Governor of Kwara State, Saraki highlighted efforts made to expand opportunities for young people through investments in education, healthcare, sports development, aviation, and empowerment programmes, noting that sustainable development can only be achieved when young people, especially women, are equipped with the tools to succeed.
As part of the programme, hundreds of participants received empowerment materials and work tools tailored to different trades and vocational areas based on prior needs assessments conducted by the organisers, providing practical support that beneficiaries can immediately put to use.
Saraki commended the organisers, led by Barr. Omotosho Monsurat Peace, for putting together an initiative built on real support and genuine opportunities for young women, describing the symposium as timely, impactful, and reflective of a commitment to developing the next generation of women leaders.
He assured participants that empowerment initiatives targeted at young people and women would continue, stressing that the intervention was not intended as a one-off effort but part of broader and sustained support aimed at equipping young women with skills, opportunities, and confidence needed to become productive citizens and future leaders.
The event featured the presentation of empowerment materials and vocational tools to participants as part of efforts aimed at encouraging skills acquisition, self-reliance, and greater participation of young women in society.
