13th August, 2023
By Oluwatope Lawanson
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Convener of The Asiwaju Group (TAG) and Deputy Chairman, APC UK has urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD).
The 2023 UN International Youth Day celebrated worldwide on Saturday is tagged: “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”.
Congratulating the Nigerian youths in a message on Sunday to commemorate the IYD, Abdullahi said the idea behind the 2023 edition’s theme was not far-fetched, “in a world that is faced with emissions and climate change.”
Lauding Nigerian youths for their courage, tenacity and resilience, Abdullahi said globally, the day was set aside by the United Nations to recognise youths’ impact and importance as propellers to drive positive change all over the world.
“Your impact in instituting the necessary tools and institutions to combat the threats that face us all is fundamentally germane.
“Hence, the need for tapping into your skills to engender a sustainable and habitable humanity.
He advised Nigerian youths to imbibe the “can do spirit”.
“Our world today needs you more than ever. We want to tap into your skills in this technologically-driven age. We want your expertise in this age of Acquired Intelligence.
“And we believe you have a lot to offer as the world grapples with the new order,” he added.
He said the decision of Tinubu’s leadership to give more space for the youths was not by happenstance.
According to him, it is a deliberate decision because he believes so much in youths driving the necessary positive changes the nation needs to revamp.