The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), David Olusegun Odunmbaku, has launched a six-month digital skills empowerment programme for 154 youths within the council area, urging them to take active roles in the nation’s democratic process.

The comprehensive training will cover key areas such as digital literacy, social media marketing, cybersecurity, digital entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing.

Addressing the participants, Odunmbaku charged the youths to seize the opportunity to acquire relevant digital skills while also exercising their civic duties by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participating actively in elections.

He expressed concern over the growing apathy of young people toward governance, emphasizing that meaningful change requires their involvement. Odunmbaku noted that youth participation in governance remains central to sustainable development, describing the current administration as one that values intellect and innovation.

Speaking on the empowerment initiative, the council boss described the digital training as a “fantastic opportunity” for the participants to acquire world-class technical knowledge and become self-reliant.

He further revealed that outstanding participants would have the chance to advance their learning in South Africa, stressing that the programme is designed to position Ojodu youths for global competitiveness.