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 no longer a distant concept but a present, active force in the lives of Lagos youth - regardless of background or status.

Hon. Ogunlende supporting the artists at their art exhibition held at the Badagry Heritage Museum


This isn’t just about engagement, It is intentional inclusion; it is not just about visibility, but purposeful empowerment and not just about policy, but purpose driven with tenacity.


Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende and team engaging Informal Youths at Sandfill Underbridge, Lekki. Empowerment, reintegration and employment opportunities formed key aspects of the discussions. The youths were also beneficiaries of free health insurance coverage in partnership with LASHMA, courtesy of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.

This initiative aligns directly with the Social Inclusion pillar of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda - ensuring that no youth is left behind in the journey toward a greater Lagos. It also echoes the RENEWED Hope vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which seeks to unlock opportunities for every Nigerian, especially the young, the vibrant, and the often-forgotten.


L-R: Hon. Ogunlende introduces Coach Dreh, who swam an impressive 11.8 km in just 2 hours and 33 minutes - crossing the Third Mainland Bridge from Oworonshoki to Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island - to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Coach Dreh undertook this extraordinary swim to raise awareness and campaign against suicide and depression.

Pic2: Hon. Ogunlende Introduces Viral Dancing Corper, popularly known as Osapline to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.


In Lagos, the youth are not just being seen - they’re being heard, understood, and equipped.

Honorable Ogunlende receives Zeinny Craft, Africa's leading female shoemaker known for her premium leather crafts in his office.


A new Lagos is rising - built not just from the top, but from the streets up.

And perhaps, in these once-forgotten voices, lies the true identity of a New Nigeria.


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