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Nigeria Becomes The Lasted African Nation To Join YouthConnekt Africa

THANDISIZWE MGUDLWA

AFRICA’S young generation of innovators, champions and leaders are
currently convening in Kigali, Rwanda for the YouthConnekt Africa
Summit.

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The latest positive news to come out of the youth summit is that
Nigeria is set to join YouthConnekt Africa.

YouthConnekt Africa is a youth forum that brings together young people
from across the African continent.

Also reported is that the Nigerian Delegation led by directors in the
Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports: Olusegun Olufehinti, Hajiya
Amina Dauran and the Special Assistant on youth and ICT to the
Honourable Minister Kemi Areola are currently attending the
YouthConnekt Africa Summit to solidify the partnership between
Nigerian youth and the youth across the African continent under the
umbrella of YouthConnekt Africa.

According to the Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development,
Nigeria, following the commitment of the Federal Government to promote
entrepreneurship and strengthen youth policy, which is the subject of
a sectoral policy letter focusing on citizenship, volunteerism, social
cohesion and employment of young people and women that correspond to
the objectives of YouthConnekt Africa, the Federal Government through
the Youth Ministry decided to approve Nigeria joining the youth group.

This decision, to join this initiative, was taken for the sole purpose
of the socio-economic transformation of the Nigerian youth.

During the Intergenerational Dialogue at the opening ceremony of the
Summit, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda reiterated to the African
Youth that, “You must play a part in what you become. You must play a
part in what your society becomes. No matter how small. You must make
that decision to play a part. If you wait for handouts, that’s what
you become.”

Also speaking at the event the Rwandan Minister of Youth and Culture,
Rosemary Mbabazi highlighted the importance of the ‘3Ps’ for youth
empowerment, which are; Policies, Programmes and Partnerships.

Moreover, while Rigathi Gatchgua, the Deputy President of Kenya
reminded the youth that happiness is an attitude of the mind and urged
them to focus on the years that they are young, ensuring they take
advantage of their youthfulness vigor, energy and opportunities to
build the best future for themselves and others.

Accordingly, the Federal Government added, as Nigeria continues to
implement an ambitious range of programmes aimed at training and
empowerment of the youth, through a strong focus on education,
creation of decent jobs and strengthening policies for social
inclusion.

In addition, Youth Minister Sunday Dare further stated that he
strongly believes the YouthConnekt platform will help enhance these
areas of focus for the African youth.

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