Ogun: NYCN to engage TAFTA, NOA, INEC on voters’ education, electoral violence ahead of 2027 elections
By Adeola Olukoya
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), will be partnering with the Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies on voters’ education and electoral violence, as the 2027 elections draw near.
The State Chairman of NYCN, Oloye Akolawole Shoremi, made this known during a working visit to TAFTA ‘s ,Abeokuta office recently.
In a statement issued by the media team of NYCN, obtained by News Contact Online,
had it that plans are underway by the youth body to develop literary works on voters’ education, electoral violence prevention, town hall engagements, and village drama sessions with TAFTA.
Shoremi said the visit afforded the youth leadership an opportunity to inspect the Academy’s facilities, including the newly furnished mini-hall, media center, and computer rooms.
Receiving the delegation, TAFTA’s Programs Manager, Mr Oluwafemi Oluwasuyi, appreciated the leadership of NYCN in the state, for building building human capacity and development among the youths.
Oluwasuyi promised the Academy’s readiness to support any organizations on progressive initiatives centred on socioeconomic prosperity for the nation’s advancement.
He revealed that TAFTA, is a social intervention organization dedicated to reducing youth unemployment and fostering job creation and economic growth in Nigeria.
Adding that the organisation has remained steadfast in its commitment to nurturing talent, promoting digital arts education, and fostering inclusive learning environments across the country.
On the entourage of the NYCN were the Financial Secretary, Com. Adetutu Babatunde; the Social Secretary, Com. Abdul-Azeez Idowu; the Senior Special Assistant to the State Chairman on Technical Matters, Com. Olufemi Bashorun; the Chief Protocol Officer to the State Chairman, Com. Samsideen Bakare; and Com. Fadlullah Oladipupo.
The TAFTA team included the Talent Development and Placement Manager, Mrs. Yetunde Junaid.
