IYC SCORE CARD

GBARA-OKE YOUTH COUNCIL, IYC SCORECARD IN 2 YEARS To God be the Glory. The serene town of Igbara-Oke kingdom, Headquarters of Ifedore Local Government Area in Ondo State was blessed with the establishment and inauguration of Igbara-Oke Youth Council, IYC in September, 2022. This indeed brought about more commitments of all sons and daughters of Igbara-Oke origin, both home and abroad towards the viable development of Igbara-Oke kingdom through valuable contributions. We appreciate His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede OFR, FCIM, the Olowa and Paramount Ruler of Igbara-Oke kingdom, for his support, guidance and prayers at all times towards the successes we celebrate at all times. We cannot also forget our Grand Patron, Mayor Olusiji Ijogun for his all time support (Morally and Financially) and his availability to all IYC programmes and projects. Your contributions are incomprehensible. We commend the role of Igbara-Oke Development Council, IDC, the umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations of Igbara-Oke descendants worldwide that created the enabling ground for IYC to further progress. We are equally grateful to all our in-laws, friends, associates and loved ones who have given us needed support in diverse areas. Words alone cannot express how grateful we are for all you have all done and contributed to our success stories. Igbara-Oke Youth Council, IYC, has come to stay, and it is to the glory of God we celebrate this milestone of our collective achievements in the last two years of our existence. God has indeed been faithful, we are forever grateful for His unending love and grace towards us and our beloved town, Igbara-Oke kingdom. Igbara-Oke yii to gbogbo wa ni... Ilu wa ti a te do s'ori oke. Awa l'Omo Eleye ti Ke weye weye L'ori Igi a ti d'Ori Ogun. Olua l'otun, Obalufon l'osi... It is indeed a great honour, and it is not our doings, but we see this as an opportunity to celebrate and reels out all these achievements to the Glory of Almighty God. 1. After our inauguration, we appointed the Executive Council to steer the affairs of the IYC, which includes, coordinators for the United Kingdom and Europe, United States and Canada under the leadership of Chief Ibukun Akanle and Pastor Oladipo Agbelese as President General and Chairman respectively. 2. We again extended our branches to all the Quarters in Igbara-Oke by creating District Coordinators within each street 3. We rented a place suitable for the office for daily activities of the Youth Council. 4. In order to have full operational capabilities and be fully recognised, we registered IYC with the Corporate Affairs Commission. 5. We are honoured to have Mayor Olusiji Ijogun as our Grand Patron, and other notable sons and daughters as Patrons and Matrons 6. We had referendum on IYC Constitution and Code of Conduct. 7. Built a website and social media pages to showcase our activities 8. We have good accounting for internal Financial control. 9. Mandate on prompt presentation of financial reports 10. Committed members of the Executive towards positive drive and projects implementation 11. Creation of Committees (I) Projects Committee (II) Sports Committee (III) Carnival Committee (IV) Peace and Conflicts Resolution Committee (V) Orikadun and Festivals Committee (VI) 12. Creation of WhatsApp Platform called IYC Faaji Special, where we discuss social and political activities, and welfare of our people. This is to further unite and celebrate the achievements of one another. 13. We have also established a Think-Thank body for Internal political consultations and advice. On Projects We are so glad to say that during our Extra-Ordinary Meeting in December, 2022, the members of the Executive saw the challenges of water as a trend in the community, and thereby agreed in one accord to launch Operation Water For All Project. The testimonies after that are widely seen, as we have been able to successfully completed and delivered Solar Powered Boreholes in the following areas: 1. Ayetoro 2. Iloro 3. Owode Odo-Ode 4. Anaye 5. Ile Aro 6. Oke-Ita 7. Sajowa Compound 8. Igesha 9. Molete 10. High Court area (Work in progress) School Rescue Mission In December, 2023, we received a distress call from the management of St. Anthony RCM Primary School on the state of the buildings in the school which has been dilapidated beyond habitation and for learning and teaching activities. We swung into actions, and with the support of every son and daughter of Igbara-Oke, the school was renovated, and was delivered in April, 2024 On Roads Also, having discovered the enormous numbers of potholes on our roads within the town, we engaged the services of labourers to help patch with sand fill and concrete where needed. Sanitation We also engaged the youths in all the Quarters on a routine cleaning and sanitation of the environment. Youth Empowerment An idle hand they say is the devil's workshop. In order to support our youths who have learned a trade or vocation and are in need of working tools, we have empowered the following numbers cuts across all Quarters in Igbara-Oke 1. Five youths were empowered during Orikadun 2022 festival with sewing machines, clippers, hair dryers, pressing iron, wheel barrows, shovels, head pans, among others 2. Five youth were also empowered during 2023 Orikadun with sewing machines, clippers, hair dryers, pressing iron, wheel barrows, shovels, head pans, among others 3. During the Youth Carnival in 2022 and 2023, about 10 youths were also empowered, and support of cash was also given to support their businesses. Politics We have been able to unite our people to have a voice, and build a formidable force in the political landscape of the town. This is evidence during the last general election where we work very hard to ensure the emergency of one of us into the State House of Assembly. Though, out of two candidates that came from our town for the position of Federal House of Representatives and State House of Assembly, God gave us one. We are so glad that in a very long time, this is the first time we would deliver a bulk vote for our sons. Social Responsibilities. 1. Creation of Sporting activities across the districts 2. Engagement of Youth in a productive trade and vocations 3. Successful hosting of Miss Igbara-Oke 4. Youth Carnival without rancour 5. Annual Symposium and Honouring our Heroes and Heroines with an Award of Excellence 6. Youth Mediation 7. Support IYC members social functions 8. Establishment of IYC Good Samaritan Day to help the less privileged in the community with foods and other items. More than 250 homes benefited in the last two years. 9. Support the Government in the Distribution of food palliative in the Local Government 10. Connecting Youths with potential jobs vacancies other employment opportunities 11. Encouraging the youth to go into the farming business. All these listed above are some of the things the the good Lord has helped us to achieve. Rome was not built in a day. The entire membership of Igbara-Oke Youth Council, IYC give all the Glory, Honour and Adoration to Almighty God, who in His infinite mercies perfect all our plans. Again we appreciate all the donors, our brothers and sisters both home and abroad for their support and confidence they have in us. All these turnaround are made possible because of the support gotten from you all. We will not disappoint you, we shall remain focused, and we will not renege towards our continued efforts at moving our country home, Igbara-Oke kingdom to a greater heights. God bless Igbara-Oke Youth Council, IYC! God bless Igbara-Oke kingdom!! God bless Nigeria!!! Signed. Igbara-Oke Youth Council, IYC.