Okpebholo pledges support for youth development in Edo

Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment in the state.

Okpebholo announced on Wednesday that his administration has provided the youths with all they need to succeed in their respective fields.

While speaking at the 2025 Edo youth impact forum, Okpebholo emphasised that his administration recognizes the importance of youth empowerment.

Represented by the Secretary to Edo State government, Barrister Umar Ikhilor, he stated that his administration is empowering youths to make bold moves.

“As a government, we have a strong inclination towards empowering our youths. Giving them the necessary tools and creating the enabling environment for them to thrive in all they do. This programme is a testament to the SHINE agenda of our administration in the state. Our administration is empowering our youths to go out and make things happen. Tis the beginning of greater things to come. As a government, we are doing a whole lot to support the youths and empower them through the Edo State Skills Development Agency, and thousands of people have been trained,” he said.

Ikhilor also announced that the governor had approved an interest free loan initiative for the residents of the state.

“The governor approved an interest-free loan for Edo people, including the youths, and this move is part of empowering our people to create wealth and improve the socio-economic environment of the State. Disbursement of the first trench of the N1 billion loan has commenced. Today is meant to give birth to dreams that will change the world. The skills agency has successfully created individuals who have gone out to do greater things. I encourage the youths to continue to push their ideas. Someday become the big things to happen to the State, Country and World at large,” he said.