Politics
Oyo APC Reps candidate, Oseni moves to tackle unemployment, empowers youths in digital skills
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency, Engr Aderemi Oseni, has restated his commitment to tackling youths’ restiveness and unemployment in the constituency through the market on-demand Digital Skill Acquisition Programme to discourage the scourge of ritual killings and get-rich-quick syndrome.
Oseni, who put the total number of youths already captured in the first phase of the programme at over one thousand, in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Wednesday, said his main purpose of the training programme is to ensure that no fewer than one thousand youths are taken out of joblessness in each of the three centres within a short period.
According to the statement, the youths are being trained in Digital Marketing, Graphics Design, Product Design, Data Science, Web Development, and Passive Income Blue Print among others.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the unveiling of the first phase of the programme at Apete, Ido Local Government Area of Oyo state last Saturday, Oseni assured that the training will fully equip the youths with needed manpower towards self-development and sustainability.
The businessman cum Clergy further disclosed that another centre of the Youth Digital Skill Acquisition Programme is situated at Owode, while another one is located at Eruwa to serve the youths at Ibarapa East Local Government Area of the state.
Oseni added that he is fully committed to arming the army of youths with useful skills to afford them the opportunity to contribute positively to the socio-political and economic development of society.
Recalling the multiplier effect of the ICT centre, he donated to the Engineering Department, Polytechnic, Ibadan in 2008, the APC candidate was hopeful that the three Digital Skills Acquisition Centres in his constituency would go a long way to make the beneficiaries self-reliance and productive in Information Technology industry.
He reassured that the beneficiaries would not only be trained during the programme but would also be developed until they become successful in their chosen career.
He hinted that what is being accomplished now is a shadow of the greater things to occur, adding that when elected in the forthcoming general election, the people of Ibarapa East/Ido federal Constituency will witness true dividends of democracy as never before.
Present at the event are top leaders of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Ido Local Government Area of the state, led by the Oyo state Representative on the Federal Character Commission ( FCC) Abuja, and a former Commissioner of Education, Professor Joseph Adeniyi Olowofela , a respected leader of the party in the local government.
Others present are students, technocrats, artisans, traders and members of the organised labour in the state.
At the venue of the Youth Digital Skill Acquisition Programme, Apete , Ibadan on Saturday, many of the youths who spoke with journalists were full of praises for the APC House of Representatives candidate for coming up with the laudable idea to assist the teeming jobless youths in the society.
“We are indeed praying and working to ensure that this man, Engr Oseni is elected into the House of Representatives by next year because he truly loves the people. He is too compassionate about the plight of the people. Unlike what we used to have in those elected in the past.
”Look at what he is doing, building bridges, giving electricity by procuring transformers to communities and investing in the youths. No one has ever done this before, like this scale. It has never happened before ”, a young lady and a beneficiary, Monsurat Adeyemo said.
Just a few months ago, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate, Engr Oseni commenced works on the Ologuneru and Aretu bridges in Ibadan communities to ease the movement of people, goods and services.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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