How Aregbesola’s OYES Changed My Life – UK-Based Tax Consultant Recalls
A United Kingdom-based tax consultant, Wahab Abiona, has taken to social media to explain how former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola changed his life through the Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES).
OSUN DEFENDER reports that OYES was introduced on December 17, 2010 by Aregbesola within his first 100 days as governor.
The scheme empowered about 80,000 youths across the state’s 30 Local Government Areas, including Ife East Area Office, before Aregbesola exited office.
The beneficiaries were recruited, trained (at home and abroad).
The success of the programme led to its replication in 18 other states and its adoption by the Federal Government as the model for its N-Power scheme.
The World Bank also adopted it as a model for its Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operation.
Abiona, who expressed his gratitude to the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, recalled how he joined the scheme in 2011 and was employed.
The UK-based tax consultant also disclosed that he met his wife while taking part in the scheme.
He wrote, “Really enjoyed the program then, I was at OYES work in 2011 Sept was called for interview at my local govt & I was given employment, during the period I married, my wife is also OYES beneficiary.
“I can never 4get in my life, more grace to our great @raufaregbesola”.
Commenting on Abiona’s post, the ADC National Secretary wrote, “Solidarity forever”.
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