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Abia-born businessman and seasoned entrepreneur, Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, has called on Nigerian youths to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation, and responsible leadership as critical drivers of sustainable national development.<\/p>\n
Anyaso made the call while delivering the opening address as Chairman of the 5th Anniversary and Extraordinary Convention of Progressive Abia <\/a>Youths, themed \u201cReimagining Governance: Youth Leadership, Technology and Sustainable National Development \u2014 Appraising Our Journey, Organizing the Future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n He said the era of passive participation among young people is over, urging youths to move beyond complaints and become active stakeholders in governance, economic productivity, and nation-building.<\/p>\n According to him, entrepreneurship remains one of the most effective training grounds for leadership, as it builds discipline, accountability, problem-solving capacity, and economic independence\u2014qualities required for effective governance.<\/p>\n Speaking on recent developments in Abia <\/a>State, Anyaso commended the administration of Governor Alex <\/a>Chioma Otti<\/strong> for what he described as a visible transition from promises to performance.<\/p>\n He noted that renewed public confidence, ongoing infrastructure development, and purposeful governance have become evident in the state, stressing that such progress must be protected through continuity.<\/p>\n Anyaso therefore urged stakeholders and young people to support reforms aimed at repositioning Abia <\/a>State for sustainable growth.<\/p>\n He further challenged youths to adopt a new mindset focused on value creation, technology adoption, skills development, and innovation rather than dependence on government employment.<\/p>\n Declaring the convention open, Anyaso encouraged participants to think boldly, build capacity, lead with integrity, and position themselves as architects of Nigeria\u2019s future.<\/p>\n The convention attracted youth leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders committed to advancing youth inclusion in governance and national development.<\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n