Abuja, Nigeria – Naija youths dey shine bright like wetin we go fit use shine shoe. Federal Government don call on our younger padi dem to take the “driver’s seat” for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) before 2030 deadline go finish dem. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, share dis gist on Monday for UN House for Abuja as dem dey mark International Youth Day 2025. Talk am say your creativity and leadership go help shape the future of our country, na wetin we need now!
Olawande no carry mouth talk am so; him talk say, “This no be just about participation wey be like open mouth without food. The time for youth action on SDGs, and more, na now!” Chai! Na serious matter be dis o. Him dey push for naija youths to lead the way, no time for slackers.
As dem gather, e clear say the government no wan just chop popcorn watch dem. Dem don talk say dem ready to move from just ordinary talks to real leadership from the youths, following the global Pact for the Future wey everyone dey yan about. If you fit speak, make dem hear you, dis na your opportunity to shine.
Olawande talk say youths don dey make impact already, leading grassroots climate action and bringing technology into education and health. E no be play play, as e talk say SDGs no be just ‘target for paper,’ but real commitment to people and community wahala.
He praise shifts like UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, and UN Global Ambassador for Peace, Maryam Bukar, wey dey do big things, show say Nigeria fit also enter international matter. We no dey just look, we dey do, my guy!
UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Malick Fall, no forget to hail Olawande for him push on youth empowerment. Him talk say, “Nigerian youths na the future wey dey happen now!” We no go just sit down dey collect spoon from government, we go be partners and leaders. Make we dey show our voices, let dem hear us – as the world dey watch!
Fall also remind dem say with our young population, na so opportunities go dey for collaboration with government and development partners. Dis one go make sure say we fit achieve better outcome, quality tins for everybody!
As dem dey celebrate global achievements, dem mention Maryam Hassan wey just get appointment as UN Global Peace Advocate. Na real padi we go fit use take inspire others say if you work hard, success go dey come your way.
As we dey look towards 2030, e go sweet if we see naija youths take charge for real. Time to shine, this no be time to dull! Na our moment; let’s make am count!
