A University Lecturer, Dr Kabir Alhaji-Jabo, has urged stakeholders to empower youths and nurture their potentials to enable them drive sustainable development initiatives in the country.
Alhaji-Jabo, from Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) made the call at a lecture organized by National Youth Council of Nigeria to commemorate the 2025 International Youth Day celebration on Sunday in Sokoto.
The Newsmen reports that the event was organized by Sokoto state ministry of budget and economic planing supported by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
He said Society’s development defend on youth participation and active involvement on developmental activities.
“They are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers, driving progress and inspiring to build a brighter future together.
“Through their dedication to economic activities, social causes, advocacy for equality and justice, and commitment to environmental sustainability, young individuals are shaping a more inclusive and sustainable world for all” Alhaji-Jabo said.
He highlighted the ideas behind formulating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), desirable needs from governments, individuals and groups to facilitate achievements.
Also speaking, the District Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Umar-Jabbi, underscored importance of population control and proper demographic planning strategies.
Umar-Jabbi said proper planning eases economic, heath, education and other planing, stressing that accessing family planning services would mandatory at present.
He cautioned youths against concealing their health status, stressing that HIV/AIDS is real along with other sexually translated diseases.
He noted that many people died and infected there immediate family members though silence disguising to be morally fit, whereby engaging on illicit relationships.
The District Head urges couple to restrict to their partners and if they can not abstain they should be using condoms.
He added engaging with youths in local communities for empowerment initiatives as well as any programmes should be prioritize in order to ensure inclusiveness in the desirable growth and development.
The UNFPA State Programme Officer, Ms Gloria Enuaze, commended youth active participation on useful engagements, stressing that proactive moves to actualize vision are more than shoutings.
Enuaze assured more UNFPA supports to youth peoples to pursue their visions and harness potentialities.
She reaffirmed commitment to amplifying the voices of young people in communities, through youth empowerment and innovation programmes.
The State Chairman of NYCN, Mr Isa Abudullahi-Yabo, appreciated stakeholders’ commitment and assured that youths would be making a difference and continue to work tirelessly to succeede.
He described this year’s theme ” Local, Youth Actions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Beyond” as relevant to present situation.
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