{"id":234214,"date":"2025-08-12T04:03:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T04:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/intl-youth-day-chukwu-urges-nigeria-to-prioritize-youth-welfare\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T04:03:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T04:03:52","slug":"intl-youth-day-chukwu-urges-nigeria-to-prioritize-youth-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/intl-youth-day-chukwu-urges-nigeria-to-prioritize-youth-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Int\u2019l Youth Day: Chukwu Urges Nigeria to Prioritize Youth Welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Int\u2019l Youth Day: Chukwu Urges Nigeria to Prioritize Youth Welfare
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As the world marks International Youth Day 2025, the Head, Due Process and Public Procurement Bureau in Abia <\/a>State, Dr. Oluebube A. Chukwu has called for urgent policy action to prioritize youth welfare in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Dr. Chukwu who disclosed to newsmen in commemoration to 2025 international Youth yesterday, urged young people to remain resilient and continue driving positive change in their communities.<\/p>\n

Chukwu who also described this year\u2019s theme, \u2018Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond\u2019, as apt, underscored the vital role of young people in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through grassroots innovation and engagement.<\/p>\n

He described the Nigerian youth population\u2014estimated at over 90 million\u2014as the country\u2019s greatest asset, and emphasized that strategic investment in their education, healthcare, mental well-being, and economic empowerment is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur youth must not merely survive\u2014they must thrive.
\u201cGovernment and stakeholders must move beyond tokenism to implement tangible, measurable reforms that place young people at the center of development\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the significance of community-based action, Dr. Chukwu lauded youth-led efforts across the country that are translating SDG goals into real-world impact\u2014from climate resilience to education and employment.<\/p>\n

Dr. Chukwu further implored youth to leverage on Gov. Alex Otti\u2019s youth-based programmes like Techrise, Abia <\/a>Leadership Academy among others to actualize their dreams.<\/p>\n

These, he said are proof that Nigerian youth can turn adversity into opportunity when supported with the right tools and platforms.<\/p>\n

While acknowledging persistent challenges such as unemployment, inequality, and inadequate infrastructure, Dr. Chukwu encouraged Nigerian youth not to lose hope.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo not be daunted. Your creativity, determination, and passion are the foundation of a better Nigeria,\u201d he enjoined.<\/p>\n

Dr. Chukwu advocated for several practical steps to harness youth potential to include: establishing youth councils and advisory platforms at local and state levels; supporting youth-led policy dialogues and governance initiatives; expanding access to digital skills training, green economy programmes; entrepreneurship funding, and mentorship opportunities through partnerships with government, civil society, and the private sector.<\/p>\n

As Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating International Youth Day, Dr. Chukwu stressed that the moment must go beyond ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s time to match words with action. Prioritizing youth welfare is not just a moral duty\u2014it is a strategic imperative for our nation\u2019s future,\u201d he maintained.<\/p>\n

He further urged Nigerian youth to remain focused, courageous, and committed to excellence.<\/p>\n

In his words: \u201cBe bold. Stay resilient. Strive to be your best. And continue building change from the ground up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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