An aspirant for the Abeokuta South Federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tolulope Phillips (TP) has, through his foundation, commenced training of over 400 youth in various skills and leadership ability.
The five- day training holds from Monday 9th to Friday 13th of March, 2026 at his campaign office along Abiola Way, Abeokuta, where loyal party members and youth selected from ward 1 to 15 in the local government will be trained and be presented with certificate at the end of the training.
The training include skills in make up, fishery, catering and content creation, which the Reps hopeful said should help in putting food on the table of many youth in the local government.
According to him, the acquired skills will enable them to influence their communities positively, stressing that the youth were the biggest assets of any country and should be engaged in positive thinking and doing the right things at all times.
Chief Tolulope Phillips said, “We have decided to put up this programme because we believe the biggest priority we have in our country today should be the engagement of our young people. It spells danger if the youth cannot be engaged, because the aged ones will be at risk.”
He advised the youth to imbibe the right attitude, leadership skills and proper mentoring, which he said were the keys to guarantee their success in life.
“It is about empowering our young ones on identifying their skills and how they can develop them. Be among those whose lives will change today through this programme. God has given us the talent, discover it on time and make use of it.
“What is the gift that you have? Don’t bury your talent; make good use of it. Don’t wait for the government to come to you before you unveil your talent, let your determination push you. Get a mentor, because logic and philosophy cannot fix destiny. Determination and developing the right skills can fix destiny. Go for training, don’t stop reading. “
He said the initiative aims to empower the youth for sustainability, reducing the high level of unemployment in his constituency.
The beneficiaries appreciated the kind gesture of Chief Phillips, saying the training will go a long way in improving their lives.
