Women, Youth Are Pillars of State’s Future — Barr Akeem Agbaje Advocates Greater Women and Youth Inclusion in Governance
Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has reaffirmed his commitment to building an inclusive government that expands opportunities and deepens representation for women and young people in governance. According to him, the future of Oyo State’s growth and stability depends on how effectively its women and youth are empowered to contribute to public leadership, innovation, and enterprise. “A society that sidelines its women and youth cannot sustain progress,” it is not charity; it is the smartest investment any government can make in its own future.” He emphasized that despite their numerical strength and vast potential, women and youth in Oyo State remain underrepresented in decision-making structures and access to economic opportunities. To him, this imbalance has slowed development, weakened public trust, and deprived the state of fresh ideas needed for modern governance. Barr. Agbaje observed that wo...