Sanwo-Olu and Adesina Advocate for Youth Investment

At the Seyi Tinubu Colloquium held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, called for greater investment in youth. They urged leaders to create opportunities for young people to develop their skills, build businesses, and engage in governance.

Sanwo-Olu shared his experience as a young political appointee, highlighting the importance of mentorship and youth inclusion in various sectors. He recalled being appointed as a special adviser by former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu around 2001 or 2002, which shaped his understanding of leadership.

Sanwo-Olu stressed that leadership should be measured by the ability to prepare successors and sustain institutions. Adesina, in his keynote address, emphasized viewing Africa's growing youth population as an economic opportunity and advocated for financial systems that support young entrepreneurs with access to capital and markets.