MOBOLAJI OGUNLENDE: Bridging the gap between the Youth and Government in Lagos.
The honorable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende is indeed on a mission to break the long-standing barriers between government structures and the diverse youth demography of the state. With deliberate strategy and heartfelt intention, he is redefining youth engagement - reaching both the "official" youth who are already within the system (students, entrepreneurs, beneficiaries of government and NGO-led programs) and the often-overlooked "unofficial" youth - the streetwise, the creatives, the unemployed, the under-represented. Ogunlende on the streets of Ikotun for the Streets Got Talent 2.0 where he partnered with the organizers to make a more enriching and rewarding experience for winners Through consistent grassroots presence, street programs, and youth-centered interventions, Hon. Ogunlende has indeed proven to be a bridge builder who has obviously bridged the once wide gap. He is making sure that government is n...