Abstain from drug abuse ,other emerging social vices, Oyo Information Commissioner advises youths

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade , has appealed to youths across the State to abstain from acts that could lure them into drug abuse and other emerging social vices .

Oyelade made the appeal today at the 2024 Children’s Day Celebration organized by a non-governmental organisation, founded by Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on local government and chieftaincy matters, Mrs Ramota Agberemi-Dabo.

Speaking further at the event held at Akinyele Local Government Secretariat, Ibadan , Prince Oyelade challenged the students to hold on to the vision of great possibilities , adding that they should believe that their lives will be impactful to many generations.

He said they should not fixate their minds on success through politics alone , noting that numerous successful professionals live better and happier than politicians.

“you can excel and be more successful and contented than the politician, provided you abstain from drug abuse and other emerging social vices”

He therefore urged them not to be distracted in their journey to greatness.

Earlier in her welcome Address, the Founder of the NGO and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on local government and chieftaincy matters, Mrs Ramota Agberemi-Dabo, encouraged the students to remain committed to their education and make their parents proud.

She said the initiative which began in 2017 was borne out of the desire to mold future leaders from their young age.

The event was attended by Public and Private secondary school students in Ibadan.