By Rasheedat Lawal
Recently, the news of the establishment of recreational centers across Kwara South Senatorial district broke the Internet and lots of positive reactions have followed.
With the high increase in drug addiction and social vices, it was thoughtful of the deputy Senate Leader to facilitate such life changing projects.
As a phycologist , the role of sports into shaping the attitudes and minds of youth can not be overemphasized. It’s often said “an idle mind, is the devil’s workshop”. Engaging Youths in sporting activities would reduce crime, drug abuse and other immoral acts.
The recreational center would also serve as a meeting venue to meet people from different walks of life (networking), the centers would also be useful for social media content creators and so many more.
One other aspect is job creation and to open the areas where the centers would be sited for other economic opportunities.
I cannot thank the deputy Senate Leader Arch Lola Ashiru for this awesome initiative that would secure the future of the teeming youths.
According to the building plan, the center would have;
- Indoor and outdoor sports facilities (e.g., basketball, soccer, tennis, gym)
- Creative arts spaces (e.g., music, dance, painting, crafts)
- Educational resources (e.g., library, computer lab, tutoring services)
- Counseling and mentoring services
- Community events and outreach programs
- Traditional sports like Ayo Ọlọpọn.
Senator Lola Ashiru has been championing the cause of development to Kwara South Senatorial district.
Thank you sir
Mrs Rasheedat Lawal
Offa local government
