Empowering Youth, Building Champions

At the core of our commitment is a bold and forward-thinking vision: to build a vibrant and prosperous future for Oyo State by placing youth engagement and sports development at the forefront of our policies and programs. We believe that the energy, creativity, and resilience of our young people are among the state’s greatest assets, and by harnessing this potential, we can drive transformative change across communities. Through strategic investments in youth-oriented initiatives, inclusive skill development programs, innovation hubs, leadership training, and entrepreneurship support, we are equipping young minds to thrive in a dynamic and competitive world. Simultaneously, we are nurturing a strong culture of sportsmanship by expanding access to modern facilities, organizing community-based competitions, and identifying and supporting talent from the grassroots to elite levels. Our approach is deeply rooted in collaboration—with educational institutions, community leaders, private sector partners, and international organizations—ensuring that no youth is left behind and every young person has a chance to participate, grow, and succeed. By fostering an environment where the youth are actively involved in shaping policies, driving innovation, and championing unity through sports, we are not just creating opportunities—we are creating a movement. A movement that empowers the next generation to become nation-builders, role models, and global competitors in every sphere of life.

The Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports is the government body entrusted with the responsibility of formulating, coordinating, and implementing progressive policies, programmes, and initiatives aimed at empowering the youth and advancing sports development throughout the state. As a vital arm of the Oyo State Government, the Ministry is committed to fostering an environment where young people are encouraged, supported, and equipped to thrive as active contributors to the state’s socio-economic development. With a strong belief that the youth are not just leaders of tomorrow but catalysts for change today, the Ministry prioritizes interventions that promote personal development, civic engagement, leadership training, innovation, and entrepreneurship. These efforts are designed to address the real needs of young people—providing access to education, skills acquisition, job creation, and mentorship—while also ensuring inclusivity and gender equality in all youth-focused initiatives. In the area of sports development, the Ministry plays a leading role in identifying, nurturing, and showcasing athletic talent from the grassroots to the international stage. Through the provision of sports infrastructure, talent discovery programmes, school and community competitions, and athlete support systems, the Ministry champions the use of sports as a powerful tool for promoting discipline, teamwork, unity, and healthy lifestyles among the youth population. Working in close collaboration with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, private sector partners, and international bodies, the Ministry continuously seeks innovative and sustainable solutions to challenges facing young people in Oyo State. Its holistic approach is anchored on the belief that when the energy, ideas, and resilience of youth are fully harnessed, they become a driving force for peace, prosperity, and progress. Ultimately, the goal of the Ministry is to build a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking Oyo State where every young person has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and contribute meaningfully to the state’s development through active participation in nation-building and sporting excellence.