Lagos Monarch Launches Cycling Club to Empower Youths
Oloye Gbolahan Oki, the Onilegbale of Lagos, announced plans for a community cycling club aimed at empowering youths in his domain. He pledged to sponsor between 50 and 100 children and youths as the club's first members.
This announcement was made during a visit from a 25-man team of cyclists from Velo NG Community, supported by FT Cycle Care and the Catalytic Cycling Foundation, to celebrate Isese Day and promote Lagos culture. Oki praised FT Cycle Care for its role in community development through cycling.
The club will be managed in partnership with FT Cycle Care and Velo NG Community, focusing on breaking the cycle of poverty, reducing drug abuse, and promoting tourism and fitness. The lead of FT Cycle Care expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them, emphasizing the initiative's broader goal of providing discipline and opportunity to Lagos youths.
The club will offer training, mentorship, and skills in bicycle maintenance, along with participation in local and national cycling events.
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