Lead Generation Initiative on Wednesday commenced intensive training for selected youths in Osun State. The youths drawn from all local government areas of the state will undergo trainings on political participation, community development, effective communication and nation building.
Chairman of the organization, Shina Peller said the motive behind the training is to raise conscious leaders who will stand tall amidst challenges of 21st century.
The Lawmaker said Nigerian youths are great assets to the country and must contribute to nation building.
“Nigerian youths are valuable assets to the nation. To best put it, they are critical stakeholders in the nation-building processes. However, the youths need to strive to take their rightful place and disallow being constantly short-changed. Bring value to the table and boost their negotiating power.
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“As you embark on the journey of becoming leaders, choose to be an inter-dependent one that will be trained to train others and garner like minds for effective community development. Do not hesitate to get involved in policymaking decisions and show interest in issues that concerns governance and nation-building.”
Also speaking, the Commissioner for works on Osun State, Remi Omowaiye appreciated the Lawmaker for bringing the programme to the state. 
Omowaiye, while urging the participants to maximize the opportunity provided by the training, also promised the support of the state government.
The Executive Director of LGI, Mrs Ayobola Peller said the organization will continue to work to raise leaders from the grassroots who will be agents of desired changes.
The Get Involved Leadership Training started in Ibadan, Oyo state in September and is planned to training hundreds of thousands of youths across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
