Ekiti guber election: Youths to hold economic debate for aspirants

AHEAD of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Youths under the aegis of Omoluabi Youth Empowerment Initiative (OYEI) have unfolded plans to host all governorship aspirants in an economic debate.

It said the debate with the theme: “Unveiling Ekiti State Economic Potentials through Articulated Economic development plans Initiative,” will have aspirants talk on issues bothering on economic, politics, government, among others.

Chairman of the initiative, Mr. Olanrewaju Oretoluwa, made the disclosure to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

According to him, all the governorship aspirants will be opportune to unveil their visions, innovations and blueprints while showcasing interactive discussions on Economic plans, programmes and opportunities as envisaged by them.

He said: “Omoluabi Youth vanguard is a citizen engagement and accountable leadership organization with a vision to promote good governance and sustainable development through driving the need for health socio-economic activities in a diverse spectrum of Ekiti State Socio-political and economic landscapes.

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“The debate will be covering critical sectors of economic, creating networks and partnership between Policymakers, investors and stakeholders in the business of governance and development, corporate bodies, civil society, captain of industry, youth bodies market women organization, private sector organization, state and non state actors, with the hope of shaping policy thrusts and direction across all sectors.

“Omoluabi Youth Vanguard will host industry experts; economist, business owners, investors, concerned groups/ association, organizations, civil society groups, development partners/agencies, council of traditional ruler and the general public,” he said.

He added that the programme, which is first of its kind is expected to take place on July 3rd in Ado-Ekiti, the State’s capital.