"Nigerian Youth Must Support Jonathan's Administration""Nigerian Youth Must Support Jonathan's Administration"
Mr. Azubuike has dedicated his piece of writing, entitled The Stake Of The Youths In Transformation Agenda Of Present Administration, “to the Nigerian youth of today, the African youth of today.” He
stresses how important the strong, motivated, energetic youth are to
any society. All these traits help to forge the future leaders.
Nigerian youth of today “can never be intimidated,” Mr. Azubuike continues. “The best way to avoid intimidation is through holistic education and improved research. The youth of today is unique and remarkable because we draw our strength and inspiration from history, culture, science and communication technologies. Our confidence in democracy and the rule of law is impeccable.”
Mr. Azubuike is quick to admit that, despite their best intentions, the Nigerian youth today face a lot of drawbacks. He then warns young people not to give in to the multiple temptations. “Our political enemies,” he explains, “may choose to exploit our ignorance and the greedy temperament of some, and degrade our rights, and lure us into political thuggery, cultism, prostitution, drug abuse and other forms of social vices just to score cheap political goals.”
He mentions several of the many projects embarked upon by President Jonathan’s administration and helping young people: the Nigerian Internet Governance Forum , African Youths in Agriculture, Youth Employment on Agriculture Program (YEAP).
“We no more admit that the youths are leaders of tomorrow, we rather believe that the youths of today are the leaders of today,” Mr. Azubuike says. “We must accept that Nigeria is our common goal and destiny. Her problems are our personal problems and her glories are our collective glory.”
Thus, the Nigerian youth should:
Mr. Azubuike has dedicated his piece of writing, entitled The Stake Of The Youths In Transformation Agenda Of Present Administration, “to the Nigerian youth of today, the African youth of today.” He stresses how important the strong, motivated, energetic youth are to any society. All these traits help to forge the future leaders.
Nigerian youth of today “can never be intimidated,” Mr. Azubuike continues. “The best way to avoid intimidation is through holistic education and improved research. The youth of today is unique and remarkable because we draw our strength and inspiration from history, culture, science and communication technologies. Our confidence in democracy and the rule of law is impeccable.”
Mr. Azubuike is quick to admit that, despite their best intentions, the Nigerian youth today face a lot of drawbacks. He then warns young people not to give in to the multiple temptations. “Our political enemies,” he explains, “may choose to exploit our ignorance and the greedy temperament of some, and degrade our rights, and lure us into political thuggery, cultism, prostitution, drug abuse and other forms of social vices just to score cheap political goals.”
He mentions several of the many projects embarked upon by President Jonathan’s administration and helping young people: the Nigerian Internet Governance Forum , African Youths in Agriculture, Youth Employment on Agriculture Program (YEAP).
“We no more admit that the youths are leaders of tomorrow, we rather believe that the youths of today are the leaders of today,” Mr. Azubuike says. “We must accept that Nigeria is our common goal and destiny. Her problems are our personal problems and her glories are our collective glory.”
Thus, the Nigerian youth should:
“Leadership is not something that happens in a particular tenure or regime,” Mr. Azubuike says.
“Leadership is a factor that is cultivated. It aims at rendering
services, preserving integrity, consolidating on past gains, building
strong institutions as foundation-laying for future generations.”
Nigerian youth of today
Today’s Nigerian youth, Mr. Azubuike says, are not divided along religious, ethnic or political lines. Hence, they are immune to any political or economic blackmail and sabotage – except for those who themselves want to be misled.Nigerian youth of today “can never be intimidated,” Mr. Azubuike continues. “The best way to avoid intimidation is through holistic education and improved research. The youth of today is unique and remarkable because we draw our strength and inspiration from history, culture, science and communication technologies. Our confidence in democracy and the rule of law is impeccable.”
Mr. Azubuike is quick to admit that, despite their best intentions, the Nigerian youth today face a lot of drawbacks. He then warns young people not to give in to the multiple temptations. “Our political enemies,” he explains, “may choose to exploit our ignorance and the greedy temperament of some, and degrade our rights, and lure us into political thuggery, cultism, prostitution, drug abuse and other forms of social vices just to score cheap political goals.”
Government’s activities targeting Nigerian youth
Mr. Azubuike commends the present administration for its efforts in inculcating the Nigerian youth in the process of transformation. This has “given us a lot of open opportunities to express and showcase our talents, especially in the areas of academics and entertainment. It has given out so many prize and scholarship opportunities to Nigerian youth!”He mentions several of the many projects embarked upon by President Jonathan’s administration and helping young people: the Nigerian Internet Governance Forum , African Youths in Agriculture, Youth Employment on Agriculture Program (YEAP).
Pledge of Nigerian youth
Mr. Azubuike then pitches an action plan for the Nigerian youth to follow in order to achieve the maximum results. He stresses the importance of collaboration between the Nigerian youth and the authorities on all levels.“We no more admit that the youths are leaders of tomorrow, we rather believe that the youths of today are the leaders of today,” Mr. Azubuike says. “We must accept that Nigeria is our common goal and destiny. Her problems are our personal problems and her glories are our collective glory.”
Thus, the Nigerian youth should:
- work to ensure that our democratic and judicial system is perfected;
- build strong and reliable institutions for the sake pf posterity;
- support the ongoing Transformation Agenda of the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration;
- fight peacefully to ensure that youths have a full stake in governance. This means Nigerian youth are included into many of the Federal Government’s “numerous initiatives and policies”;
- be law-abiding, operate within the confines and stipulations of the law;
- elect credible leaders by fulfilling the “constitutional responsibility by procuring our voters’ cards … Those yet to get their voters cards must do so with immediate effect.”
- utilize energy and resources to invest in the promising venture of agriculture as well as agricultural technology;
- encourage indigenous productions, promote the growth of local industries by patronizing ‘made-in-Nigeria’ products, promote local entrepreneurs and reduce economic marginalisation;
- seek to lower the age of potential presidential candidate. “This will enable the Nigerian youths to have an unlimited stake in the transformation and leadership process. If Gen. Yakubu Gowon managed to rule this country at the ripe age of 37, why would this 1999 Constitution segregate against the youths and distance them from leadership by its present legislation?”
Mr. Azubuike has dedicated his piece of writing, entitled The Stake Of The Youths In Transformation Agenda Of Present Administration, “to the Nigerian youth of today, the African youth of today.” He stresses how important the strong, motivated, energetic youth are to any society. All these traits help to forge the future leaders.
“Leadership is not something that happens in a particular tenure or regime,” Mr. Azubuike says.
“Leadership is a factor that is cultivated. It aims at rendering
services, preserving integrity, consolidating on past gains, building
strong institutions as foundation-laying for future generations.”
Nigerian youth of today
Today’s Nigerian youth, Mr. Azubuike says, are not divided along religious, ethnic or political lines. Hence, they are immune to any political or economic blackmail and sabotage – except for those who themselves want to be misled.Nigerian youth of today “can never be intimidated,” Mr. Azubuike continues. “The best way to avoid intimidation is through holistic education and improved research. The youth of today is unique and remarkable because we draw our strength and inspiration from history, culture, science and communication technologies. Our confidence in democracy and the rule of law is impeccable.”
Mr. Azubuike is quick to admit that, despite their best intentions, the Nigerian youth today face a lot of drawbacks. He then warns young people not to give in to the multiple temptations. “Our political enemies,” he explains, “may choose to exploit our ignorance and the greedy temperament of some, and degrade our rights, and lure us into political thuggery, cultism, prostitution, drug abuse and other forms of social vices just to score cheap political goals.”
Government’s activities targeting Nigerian youth
Mr. Azubuike commends the present administration for its efforts in inculcating the Nigerian youth in the process of transformation. This has “given us a lot of open opportunities to express and showcase our talents, especially in the areas of academics and entertainment. It has given out so many prize and scholarship opportunities to Nigerian youth!”He mentions several of the many projects embarked upon by President Jonathan’s administration and helping young people: the Nigerian Internet Governance Forum , African Youths in Agriculture, Youth Employment on Agriculture Program (YEAP).
Pledge of Nigerian youth
Mr. Azubuike then pitches an action plan for the Nigerian youth to follow in order to achieve the maximum results. He stresses the importance of collaboration between the Nigerian youth and the authorities on all levels.“We no more admit that the youths are leaders of tomorrow, we rather believe that the youths of today are the leaders of today,” Mr. Azubuike says. “We must accept that Nigeria is our common goal and destiny. Her problems are our personal problems and her glories are our collective glory.”
Thus, the Nigerian youth should:
- work to ensure that our democratic and judicial system is perfected;
- build strong and reliable institutions for the sake pf posterity;
- support the ongoing Transformation Agenda of the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration;
- fight peacefully to ensure that youths have a full stake in governance. This means Nigerian youth are included into many of the Federal Government’s “numerous initiatives and policies”;
- be law-abiding, operate within the confines and stipulations of the law;
- elect credible leaders by fulfilling the “constitutional responsibility by procuring our voters’ cards … Those yet to get their voters cards must do so with immediate effect.”
- utilize energy and resources to invest in the promising venture of agriculture as well as agricultural technology;
- encourage indigenous productions, promote the growth of local industries by patronizing ‘made-in-Nigeria’ products, promote local entrepreneurs and reduce economic marginalisation;
- seek to lower the age of potential presidential candidate. “This will enable the Nigerian youths to have an unlimited stake in the transformation and leadership process. If Gen. Yakubu Gowon managed to rule this country at the ripe age of 37, why would this 1999 Constitution segregate against the youths and distance them from leadership by its present legislation?”
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