The Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tuesday urged the younger generation, particularly the fellows of Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), to remain focused, and be prepared to break barriers.
He stated that the academy was set up to develop leadership skills and create opportunities for the younger generation to enhance the future of the country.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said this when he hosted the second cohort of 30 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy in a Fireside chat held at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
The governor while answering questions from the fellows, said technology plays a critical role in information dissemination and in other sectors, thereby making the world a global village with better choices and opportunities.
He said the inspiration for the establishment of the academy came following the appreciation of the developmental strides of the first civilian governor of Lagos state, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, in critical sectors, particularly in the area of education, transportation and housing, among others.
Sanwo-Olu said he decided to host the fellows inside the State Executive Council Chamber so as for them to feel the pulse of the chamber, noting that it is good for the young leaders to have access to where the decisions about the governance of Lagos are made.
Also speaking, the executive secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to the academy, which, according to her, has sharpened the leadership skills of the fellows.