A new executive for the Sabo Stayte Association, a community-driven group with over 3000 youths, has been inaugurated in Sabo community in Abeokuta North Council of Ogun State.

The group whose activities focuses on education, health, and infrastructural development is poised to change the face of the community to improve the living conditions of its residents.

Speaking at the Inauguration yesterday, the newly elected Chairman, Amb. Habeeb Whyte, said his administration would embarked on people-oriented projects including provisions of borehole water to the inhabitants.

Whyte emphasized that his leadership would bridge the gap between the youth and elders in the community stressed that the association had sponsored 50 students for external examinations.

He said ” We have taken this responsibility with all our heart. We promise that we will build a better and well-refined community where the youth and the elderly will live together harmoniously.

“My administration has promised four boreholes for the community, and three are already in progress,”

“We have paid JAMB fees for 20 students and made provisions for WAEC fees for another 20 students this year. One of our sponsors has also pledged to cover WAEC fees for 10 students.”

“This community is the one people termed as ‘less privileged’ in Ogun State, but we thank Allah we are now privileged. Among us, we already have Assembly aspirants, lawyers, and doctors. We are not beggars; we are professionals working. We want to bring our own money to develop this community.” he added.

The chairman said that plans were underway to partner with international organisations to host a health sensitization programme for residents, including free medical checks and eye care services.

He divulged that for the first time, the association had established a functional secretariat to serve as a hub for executive operations and community engagement.

Whyte added that with over 3,000 youths and 65 CDAs under the Sabo Stayte umbrella, his mission was to change the community’s reputation.

Also speaking, the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by his aide, Olori Habeebat Bankole, described the new Chairman as a man of “serious capacity.”

“You have picked a man that has the capacity to do the work. I can attest that by this time next year, there will be several achievements. He has always been very passionate about Sabo.” Bankole said.

Earlier, Leaders including, Hon. Wale Bello and the association’s Matron, Aljaja Muibat Ibrahim also offered strategic advice to ensure the administration’s success, urging the new executive to prioritize community development over social parties and advised an immediate review of the association’s constitution.

The newly inaugurated executive includes Habeeb Whyte as Chairman and Suliat Ibrahim as Vice Chairman. Other members are Chidi Onu, Durojaye Adewale, Babalola Gafar (Media and Publicity), Akindele Azeez (PRO), Kennedy Isichel, Mojere Samuel, Ibrahim Dogo, Idowu Abdul Azeez (Health), Samad Ogunbayo, Idris Fadipe (Sport), Suraj Ibrahim, and Lawal Olawale, among others.