The President of the Youth Empowerment and Solutions (YES) initiative, Adegbenro, has stressed that true economic empowerment for Nigerian youth must begin with a change in mindset. Speaking at the recent YES summit in Ondo State, he noted that while many have access to resources, lasting transformation starts with a renewed mind.
“I have met people with resources who still remain poor. Until the mind is renewed, nothing placed in it will yield value,” he said. He added that the programme was not just an ambition targeting millions but a deliberate strategy to equip young Nigerians with the tools, character, and competence to influence the future.
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Ondo State Commissioner-designate, Mrs. Seun Osamaye, described the summit as visionary and urged youths to embrace skills development. “Some inherit wealth; others create it. Skills are the bridge between today’s struggle and tomorrow’s prosperity,” she said.
Also present was UN representative, Amb. Macwilly Mgbara, who praised the YES President’s leadership and urged youths to seize the opportunities offered by the platform.
A key highlight of the event was the official inauguration of the Ondo State YES Team, signaling a new phase of structured youth engagement focused on mentorship, transformation, and long-term economic empowerment.
