Adeleke Sets To Unveil Youth Empowerment Programme 17 Months After O’YES

More than 17 months after the cancellation of the Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (O’YES), Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday revealed that the Imole Youth Corps will be unveiled soon.

OSUN DEFENDER recalls that Adeleke announced on February 16, 2023, the dissolution of the O’YES scheme, laying off its 20,000 cadets.

The government also announced that it will replace OYES with the Imole Youth Corps.

The development resulted in wide condemnation from some members of the public, but Adeleke’s spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that the dissolution was to ensure the proper engagement of the youth in the state.

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Speaking on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke said, “I assure you, your government is working to deliver on our electoral promises. More good things are coming. Your government is doing a lot to bring relief to our people.

“We just paid bursary to students; We have disbursed almost 4 billion nairas to cooperative bodies in Osun; We are building several roads and bridges; We Just paid almost 2 billion for half salary and cooperative deductions; We are renovating health centres and educational facilities; We will soon announce the take-off of Imole Youth Corps; New teachers will soon be announced”, the Governor noted.

Speaking earlier on the affairs of the ruling party, Governor Adeleke appealed to party members to remain united and never allow its issues to degenerate.