The Chairman of Ibadan Southwest Local Government, Hon. Kehinde Akande, has announced plans to host a 2026 Summer School aimed at empowering youths with vocational skills and providing free academic coaching for secondary school students.
The four-week programme is scheduled to run from *August 17th to September 10th, 2026 at *United Missionary College, UMC, Molete Training sessions will hold daily at 9:00am.
According to Hon. Akande, the initiative is designed to keep young people productively engaged during the long vacation and to prepare students for academic success in the coming session.
The summer school will have two components. The first is vocational skill acquisition training for youths in the local government. Participants will be exposed to practical skills in areas that can support self-employment and entrepreneurship. The aim, the chairman said, is to reduce idleness among young people and equip them with tools to become self-reliant.
The second component is free summer coaching for students from *JS1 to SS3*. The coaching will cover core subjects to help students reinforce learning, prepare for examinations, and improve academic performance ahead of the new school term.
Hon. Akande stated that education and youth development remain top priorities of his administration. He noted that investing in skills and learning during the holidays will give students and young people in Ibadan Southwest a competitive edge.
He called on parents, guardians, and community leaders to encourage eligible students and youths to take advantage of the free programme. Registration details and contact points, he added, will be made available through ward offices and community channels in the coming days.
The chairman expressed appreciation to the management of United Missionary College, Molete, for providing the venue and to stakeholders supporting the initiative.
He said the 2026 Summer School reflects the council’s commitment to purposeful leadership and grassroots development, with focus on building capacity among the next generation in Ibadan Southwest Local Government.
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