Nigeria’s Potential Tied to Empowering Youth – Ex-Minister, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi
By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa.
Former Minister of Environment, Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi has underscored the vital role of youth in nation-building, emphasizing their innovative spirit and dedication to socio-economic development.
Abdullahi, a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, highlighted the importance of youth engagement in shaping future policies and driving economic growth.
He made this assertion during an interactive session with youth leaders from various organizations at his official residence in GRA Keffi on Tuesday.
Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, former Minister of Environment, addressed the gathering, stating that Nasarawa youth are talented and capable of contributing to the state’s development.
He commended the youth stakeholders for attending and noted that the state is blessed with rich human and mineral resources.
“God has also blessed us with an abundant number of young people who have demonstrated in various capacities, their ability to contribute and even champion the ideas of a transformational Nasarawa State”.
According to Barrister Abdullahi, his 20-year engagement with young people across the state and nation has shown him the immense talent among youths and emphasized the need for collective collaboration to tap into this potential.
“I have come to a conclusion that this will require a collective and close collaboration with all youth stakeholders. This informed our decision to bring together youth stakeholders from all spheres of our state to share this moment and discuss how best we can tap into the abundant blessings that lie in our youthful population,” he stated”.
When asked which political platform he will contest, he said for now “am running as citizen of Nasarawa state” without disclosing the party which indicates that they are still studying the political situation.
Daniel Oga Ogazi, representing Kokona East constituency, appreciated Barrister Abdullahi’s recognition of youths as a critical segment of society and pledged loyalty to support his goals.
“I believe that all people that governed this state have contributed to its development, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi has mentored so many youth including myself, you should take this advantage and inform him your challenges, together we can solve them’.
Samuel Akala Gajere, former chairman of Karu Local Government Area, urged youths to embrace the initiative, praising Barrister Abdullahi’s commitment to youth development.
The event brought together prominent youth stakeholders from the 13 Local Government Areas, who commended Barrister Abdullahi for his uncommon commitment to youth development.
