{"id":234238,"date":"2025-08-12T13:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/intl-youth-day-lawmaker-erondu-jnr-calls-for-bold-reforms-youth-investments\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:27:04","slug":"intl-youth-day-lawmaker-erondu-jnr-calls-for-bold-reforms-youth-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/intl-youth-day-lawmaker-erondu-jnr-calls-for-bold-reforms-youth-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"Int\u2019l Youth Day: Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Calls for Bold Reforms, Youth Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Int\u2019l Youth Day: Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Calls for Bold Reforms, Youth Investments<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service in the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State House of Assembly (ABHA), Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has called for bold policy reforms to prioritize the welfare and development of Nigerian youth.<\/p>\n<p>In a Press statement issued by his Spokesperson, George Egejuru in commemoration of 2025 International Youth Day, the lawmaker who represents Obingwa-West State Constituency described this year\u2019s theme; \u201cLocal Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,\u201d as a powerful reminder of the role of youth in driving sustainable development through innovation at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that Nigeria\u2019s over 90 million young people remain its most vital resource, stressing the need for intentional investments in education, healthcare, mental wellness, and economic empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria\u2019s youth must not just be seen as leaders of tomorrow\u2014they are leaders of today.<br \/>\u201cIt\u2019s time we restructured our priorities to give them the support they need to thrive, not merely survive\u201d, he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The former Chairman, Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA) decried that several youth-led initiatives across the country are yet to translate sufficiently, global SDG goals into local action\u2014from community-based education programs to climate-smart solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The Uhie-born legislator who urged government at all levels to channel more resources toward youth welfare, encouraged young people to upscale their tech skills for success in a rapidly evolving digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>In his words: \u201cWhen government-backed platforms are available, it is up to the youth to step forward and use them to shape their future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging persistent socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, inequality, and infrastructural deficits, Erondu Jnr advised youth not to be discouraged, but to remain resolute in their aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour creativity, resilience, and vision are the seeds of Nigeria\u2019s transformation.<br \/>\u201cNow is the time to rise above limitations and lead with innovation\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n<p>To further harness youth potential, the former Director Enyimba FC, advocated for:<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of youth councils and advisory boards at state and local levels; expansion of digital skills and green economy training; Increased funding for youth entrepreneurship; Greater inclusion of youth in policy-making and governance processes.<\/p>\n<p>He maintained that the International Youth Day must serve as a wake-up call for government, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and institutions to do more than just acknowledge young people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must go beyond speeches and ceremonial observances.<br \/>\u201cPrioritizing youth is a strategic pathway to securing Nigeria\u2019s future\u201d, he further noted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-block sd-like jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded\" id=\"like-post-wrapper-220085326-217884-689aaeda6dbf1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.wp.com\/likes\/?ver=14.9.1#blog_id=220085326&amp;post_id=217884&amp;origin=nationalambassadorngr.com&amp;obj_id=220085326-217884-689aaeda6dbf1\" data-name=\"like-post-frame-220085326-217884-689aaeda6dbf1\" data-title=\"Like or Reblog\">\n<h3 class=\"sd-title\">Like this:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"button\"><span>Like<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"loading\">Loading&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sd-text-color\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sd-link-color\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/intl-youth-day-lawmaker-erondu-jnr-calls-for-bold-reforms-youth-investments\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=intl-youth-day-lawmaker-erondu-jnr-calls-for-bold-reforms-youth-investments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Int\u2019l Youth Day: Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Calls for Bold Reforms, Youth Investments The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service in the Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has called for bold policy reforms to prioritize the welfare and development of Nigerian youth. 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