Osun

Youths Frown At Osun Govt Over ‘Disregard’ On House Agents Activities

ByYusuf Oketola

PublishedApril 4, 2025

Youths in Osun State have expressed their displeasure on what they described as ‘apparent disregard’ by the government on their appeal to regulate the activities of House agents in the state.

The Youths under the umbrella of Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Osun Chapter in a statement addressed to Governor Ademola Adeleke and signed by its Speaker, Hammed Fatomi, Deputy Speaker, Sunmade Adetunji and Majority Leader, Hon. Alexandra T. Adeyeye, said meaningful steps have not been taken despite their repeated appeals.

The group urged the state government to look into their demands as a matter urgency as they are ready to mobilise their members on the street to register their grievances.

The statement reads: “We, the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, are writing to express our profound disappointment and concern regarding the government’s apparent disregard for our appeals concerning the regulation of house agents’ activities in the state. As a youth organization, it is our responsibility to bring forth issues affecting youths and advocate for prompt action.

Despite our repeated appeals, we regret that no meaningful steps have been taken to address our concerns.

“Our demands are straightforward: implementation of agency regulatory laws and establishment of a regulatory body to oversee house agents’ activities. We believe these measures are essential for protecting the interests of youths and promoting a stable and secure environment.

“We had initially scheduled a protest for February 18th, 2025, but in the spirit of maintaining peace and stability in the state, we postponed it due to prevailing political tensions. This decision demonstrates our commitment to constructive engagement and our willingness to work collaboratively with the government.

“However, we must emphasize that we will not be silenced indefinitely. We have mobilized youths in significant numbers, and we request the government’s cooperation as we prepare to express our grievances if our demands are not met.

“The government should take the affairs and voices of Osun youths seriously, recognizing that we constitute the largest demographic unit in the state. It is imperative that our concerns are addressed in a timely and meaningful manner. We have already briefed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and all relevant security agencies in the state, underscoring the urgency of this matter.

“We hope that our concerns will be taken seriously and that we can work together to find solutions that benefit the youths of Osun State. We look forward to a prompt response and meaningful action.”

Yusuf Oketola

Yusuf Oketola is a trained journalist with over five years of experience in the media industry. He has worked for both print and online medium. He is a thorough-bred professional with an eye of hindsight on issues bothering on social justice, purposeful leadership, and a society where the leaders charge and work for the prosperity of the people.