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Obasanjo charges Nigerian youth to oppose those messing their future
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has advised Nigerian youths not to allow those messing up their future to succeed.
Obasanjo also urged them to change the narrative by participating in all socio-economic and political activities.
In a statement released by spokesperson Kehinde Akinyemi, He said the ex-leader spoke at a mentorship retreat organized by the Youth Development Center of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL).
He said in most parts of Africa, there are visible barriers that are affecting the actualization of the latent potential of the youth.
The one-time Head of State charged young citizens never to allow another person to determine or shape their space in society.
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Obasanjo said if youths can be desperate enough to trek through the desert to get menial jobs in Europe, that energy and spirit should be channeled to eradicate physical and mental barriers.
He further stated that “The villagization of the globe has rendered geographical barriers largely irrelevant. The movement towards a knowledge economy has also meant that proper nuancing eliminates barriers. In essence, economic opportunities have become transborder in nature and manifestation. There are enormous opportunities for private initiatives at the national and global economic space.
” The young people should demand vociferously that our governments must enhance enabling entrepreneurial environment for young people is also a key to unleashing a culture of entrepreneurship among the youth.
“As this will have a broader impact in promoting sustainable development and addressing the barriers that specifically hinder young people like yourself to be economically empowered. Such empowerment will not only improve the individual life but also affect their community positively as they will serve as an agent of wealth creation.
In conclusion, I am challenging you as young Africans to engage in activities that would change the African narrative by participating fully in all the socio-economic and political activities that guarantee a better future for you and not allowing those who are messing up your future to succeed.”
In her welcome address, the Chairperson of YDC-OOPL. Dr Bisi Kolapo, told the youths that to consistently improve on leadership skills and development in order to take their rightful positions in governance.
Kolapo also emphasized that the youths have a divine mandate to dominate, be fruitful and replenish in anywhere they find themselves.