The Yoruba World Congress (YWC) is set to commence a mentorship programme aimed at guiding about 300 Yoruba youths that will put them at the centre of personal and community development. The six-month programme would link 50 seasoned Yoruba professionals from various sectors and countries to graduates chosen from 10 states across Nigeria. On his part, Emeritus Prof Banji Akintoye urged Yoruba youths to “look around and see what they can do to help themselves and their communities.”Akintoye urged young people to use their skills to forge partnerships that will bring innovation and improvement to ways of doing things. In explaining the YWC graduate mentorship programme, the secretary, Prof Anthony Kila said the initiative is aimed at helping young graduates educate, empower and engage communities towards emancipation and security of life, property and culture. Prof Kila also explained that the programme would work to help young graduates progress in the three crucial areas of employment, setting up ventures and further education.

Source: The Guardian September 17, 2020 03:45 UTC