On Thursday, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, announced that the state government would collaborate with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to strengthen youth capacity through the institute’s Human Development Capital Fund initiative.
At the Lagos House in Ikeja, the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, led by Mr. Ken Opara, President and Chairman of the Council, paid Governor Sanwo-Olu a courtesy visit.
The governor claimed that his administration would ensure that everyone received the benefits of good governance and democracy through the THEMES+ agenda.
I am interested in everything that has to do with youth, and I will support them, he declared. The goal of everything we do is to guarantee that we can give the young people who populate our nation a future, not just opportunities.
They will feel hopeful and have reasons to have faith in our nation thanks to us.
In order to ensure that we assist and support the youth, we will work with CIBN in the area of the Human Development Capital Fund.
“Our THEMES+ agenda emphasizes gender equality, broad youth engagement, and making sure that no one is left behind. As a result, as a government, we are committed to ensuring that we continue to raise the bar for governance, that we leave office in better shape than when we arrived, and that we pave the way for those who come after us to understand that governance is a serious endeavor that must enhance the quality of people’s lives.”
In a previous statement, Opara congratulated Sanwo-Olu on his re-election as the governor of Lagos State, which was largely based on his noteworthy accomplishments and antecedents as a distinguished banker of excellence. He also applauded the Governor for supporting the banking sector by creating a secure and enabling environment that allows financial institutions to flourish.
Opara urged the Lagos State Government to utilize the many seasoned professionals in the banking industry who can assist with handling various projects and initiatives of the government. Opara reaffirmed CIBN’s ongoing relationship and partnership with the Lagos State Government.
“We can deepen the relationship between the Lagos State Government, the Institute, and the banking and finance sector toward the growth and development of the State and our country, Nigeria, especially working with Mr. Dot Governor to deliver the ‘Greater Lagos Rising’ Agenda,” he said.
There are many areas where we have already partnered with Lagos State, and we believe that the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has established a Human Development Capital Fund to be able to develop the capacity of the younger generation. We believe this is an area that is very important to the Governor and the government of Lagos State. They have a keen interest in the advancement of young people.”
