The All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Youth Leadership has appointed finance and investment banking expert, Dr Adeola Olowe, as Chairperson of its Youth Advisory Council.

The appointment is aimed at strengthening mentorship, developing leadership capacity and promoting greater youth participation in the party's activities across the South-West.

The APC South-West Youth Leader, Barrister Adesuyi Daramola, formalised the appointment by presenting Olowe with her certificate of appointment on behalf of the party's youth leadership.

In a statement signed by the Media and Publicity Director in the Office of the APC South-West Youth Leader, Remilekun Enitan Oyelowo, Daramola described the initiative as a strategic effort to engage accomplished individuals whose experience and credibility could provide guidance to young party members.

He said the council would strengthen youth representation, build leadership capacity and support the effective implementation of programmes addressing the needs of young people across the region.

Olowe has more than 20 years of experience in investment banking and emerging financial markets. She holds a PhD in Finance and is the Principal Partner of The Anavo Institute, a financial consulting firm.

She also previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.

Responding to the appointment, Olowe described it as both an honour and a responsibility, expressing appreciation for the confidence reposed in her.

She urged Nigerian youths to believe in themselves, remain committed to hard work and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Commenting on President Bola Tinubu's leadership, she described him as a strategist, noting that his record as governor of Lagos State had strengthened her confidence in his ability to plan for Nigeria's future.

Drawing on her experience in financial markets, Olowe also expressed support for the administration's economic reforms. While acknowledging the challenges associated with the measures, she argued that they were intended to strengthen confidence in the Nigerian economy.

She said she believed in Tinubu's long-term vision and expressed confidence in his approach to governance, urging young Nigerians to remain committed to the country's progress.

The appointment reflects the APC South-West Youth Leadership's emphasis on mentorship, strategic engagement and leadership development as it seeks to deepen youth participation and representation across the region.