2023 IYD: Deputy Speaker Lauds Contributions of Nigerian Youths To Democracy

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has lauded the resilience, tenacity and devotion of Nigerian youths to the country.

Kalu noted that youths are the foundation of every society and their energy as well as creativity define the pace of development of every nation.

He stated this as Nigeria joins the rest of the World to mark the 2023 International Youth Day.

In line with this year’s edition, themed: ‘Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World,‘ the Deputy Speaker urged the youths to prioritise technological skills as a major means of earning a good living.

He said this would also help them to conveniently compete favorably with their counterparts across the globe.

Acknowledging their inputs to the growth and stability of democracy in Nigeria, the Deputy Speaker urged “governments at all levels to focus on programmes and policies that would be beneficial to the youths.”

He promised that the 10th House of Representatives would give legal backing to policies that would enhance the capacity of the youth towards achieving sustainable development and socio-economic growth in the country.

Kalu also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating several youths to be part of his cabinet.

While expressing optimism that the President Tinubu-led administration would provide the enabling environment for the development of youths, the Deputy Speaker urged them to key into the opportunities, to be self reliant.

He equally advised them to remain resilient and imbibe good virtues expected of good citizens.

Mercy Chukwudiebere