The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners - Young Planners Forum (NITP-YPF), Oyo State Chapter has elected new set of leaders.
After the election, TPL. Ayomide Alalade emerged as the new Coordinator while TPL. Olugbenga Sasona became Deputy Coordinator.
Also elected were TPL. Abimbola Ogundeko - General Secretary; TPL. Samuel Ayomide Oyebamiji - Assistant General Secretary and TPL. Samuel Oyeniyi - Public Relations Secretary
Other members of the executives were: TPL. Anuoluwapo Ijaodola who was elected Treasurer; TPL. Kaosarat Oluwatobi Tajudeen - Financial Secretary; TPL. Taiwo Adeoluwa Olufemi - Auditor; TPL. Abdulafeez Oyeyemi - Welfare Secretary and TPL. Opeyemi Ojo who became an Ex-Officio.
In his inaugural speech, the new Coordinator, TPL
Ayomide Alalade promised a platform that would genuinely support the professional and career development of young town planners.
"We intend to promote continuing education, professional training, public enlightenment, networking, mentorship, and access to opportunities that will prepare our members for the demands of contemporary planning practice. We want our members to be better informed, more competent, more visible, and better positioned to contribute meaningfully to the profession and society. Above all, we want young planners to see the Forum not merely as an association to belong to, but as a platform through which they can grow, connect, contribute, and achieve their professional aspirations," he said.
While stating that his administration will approach its responsibilities with dedication, openness, and a willingness to serve, he called for support, cooperation, and constructive engagement of all members so that the Forum could make measurable progress.
Speaking on the future the Town Planning profession, TPL Alalade stressed the need to introduce mentorship and career opportunities to those whonare still in various higher institutions of learning studying Town Planning or related disciplines.
"Urban and Regional Planning students also remain an important part of this vision. We recognise that the future of the profession begins with the students currently studying town planning and related disciplines. For this reason, we intend to work with the Urban and Regional Planning Students Association of Nigeria (URPSAN), as much as possible, to support students through professional enlightenment, mentorship, exposure to practice, career guidance, and other beneficial initiatives within our capacity. We want to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice, so that students can better understand the opportunities, responsibilities, and expectations that await them. By investing in students today, we are contributing to the strength and sustainability of our profession tomorrow," Alalade submitted.
The new executives of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners - Young Planners Forum (NITP-YPF), Oyo State Chapter would be in the the saddle for the next two years.
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