17/06/2026
📢 A CALL FOR GREATER YOUTH ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY IN KOGI CENTRAL
Yesterday, a video circulated on social media showing some young people from Kogi Central expressing frustration over their experience during a recent military recruitment exercise. The youths lamented what they perceived as a lack of support and advocacy compared to what they observed from some other parts of the country.
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding any particular recruitment exercise, the concerns raised in the video highlight a conversation that deserves attention.
Kogi Central is blessed with thousands of talented, educated, disciplined, and hardworking young men and women who aspire to serve their country and contribute meaningfully to society. Whether in the military, civil service, private sector, academia, entrepreneurship, or other professions, our youths deserve access to information, mentorship, guidance, and opportunities.
As a people, we must continue to strengthen the bridges between our youths and our leaders, professionals, public servants, business owners, and other stakeholders who are in positions to provide guidance, recommendations, mentorship, and exposure to opportunities.
This is one of the reasons the Kogi Central Youth Opportunity Network (KCYON) was established.
Our vision is to serve as a platform that connects talented youths with opportunities and connects leaders with the aspirations, talents, and needs of our young people. We believe that when communication, mentorship, and collaboration improve, more doors can open for deserving individuals.
KCYON is committed to:
✅ Sharing job and recruitment opportunities.
✅ Promoting scholarships and educational opportunities.
✅ Connecting youths with mentors and professionals.
✅ Building networks that can create pathways to success.
✅ Advocating for greater youth inclusion and empowerment.
The future of Kogi Central depends on how well we invest in and support our young people today.
Let us work together—not in blame, but in partnership—to create a Kogi Central where talent is recognized, opportunities are accessible, and no deserving young person feels alone in pursuing their dreams.
Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous, and more inclusive Kogi Central.