by The Ajasa News | April 7, 2026 3:26 pm
The Institute for Governance and Leadership Studies in Africa has unveiled plans to train selected members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saki, Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, as part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity among grassroots political actors.
Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the Institute’s Acting Registrar, Salihu Lawal, disclosed that the initiative, tagged Youth Mentoring Training Programme, is designed to equip participants with the skills required to navigate the complexities of modern governance while instilling core leadership values.
Lawal said the programme will run alongside a fellowship and awards ceremony scheduled for April 10 and 11, 2026, at Saki City Hall in Oyo State.
He added that six prominent indigenes of the state have been shortlisted for fellowship awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to community development and public service.
Those billed for the honours include the Okere of Saki, Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III; Oyo APC Chairman, Moses Alake Adeyemo; Chairman of the Saki Parapo Association, Oluwole Oladokun; retired jurist, Munta Ladi Abimbola; Gbenga Adegbola; and Ismail Adewoyin, a House of Representatives aspirant for the Saki West, Saki East and ATISBO Federal Constituency.
According to Lawal, the leadership training will commence on Friday, April 10, while the fellowship awards ceremony will take place the following day.
He explained that the selection of the awardees reflects their exceptional achievements across diverse sectors, noting that Oba Oyedepo III has distinguished himself through his educational background and efforts in fostering development partnerships for Saki and the wider Oke-Ogun region.
Lawal also highlighted the contributions of Oladokun, a former Permanent Secretary who served under multiple administrations, and Adewoyin, whose academic and professional accomplishments span research, consultancy, and national development initiatives.
He further described Justice Abimbola as a respected legal authority whose tenure as Oyo State’s longest-serving Chief Judge produced landmark judicial pronouncements, while Adegbola was commended for his philanthropic interventions and contributions to education and infrastructure in Saki.
The Acting Registrar stressed that the initiative underscores the Institute’s commitment to promoting responsible leadership and sustainable development by celebrating individuals whose impact continues to resonate within and beyond their communities.
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