The Osun State government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has released the list of successful candidates for the much-anticipated Imole Youth Corps scheme.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Hon. Moshood Olagunju on Monday revealed that 10,000 youths were selected from the pool of applicants and they have started receiving their congratulatory text messages.
Olagunju said the congratulatory messages officially mark the beneficiaries’ enrollment in the empowerment program, urging those who were not shortlisted to remain calm by waiting for another round of empowerment opportunities that would be available soon, where they could also benefit.
The Statement reads; “10,000 applicants have been successful picked and the text messages have been sent to them. Inauguration will come up on February 6th at the Freedom Park.
“The kits and other paraphernalia are ready and we have appointed a local government coordinators who will be distributing them to candidates before inauguration day.
“Successful candidates should be diligent and committed to duties as periodic inspections would be conducted to ensure compliance and productivity.
He further added that the state government has reviewed the stipend upwards and each candidate will be earning N30,000 stipend monthly.
He further advised the youth to uphold exemplary behavior and actively engage in meaningful activities, reminding them of the age-old adage that “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.”
