The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says Nigerian youths are not a burden to be managed.
Obi said this in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday to celebrate International Youth Day.
He acknowledged the courage, creativity, energy and enormous potential of Nigerian young people, saying they are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but the greatest asset of Nigeria today.
The former Anambra State governor emphasised the need to create a country where young Nigerians do not have to leave the country to fulfil their potential.
He added that the country must invest more in quality education, skills, healthcare, technology, sports and decent employment.
“Our youths are not a burden to be managed. They are our greatest national asset and the builders of the Nigeria we desire.
“Yesterday, while travelling to Bauchi, I was reminded once again of what our youths are capable of. The two captains who flew us were young men aged 20 and 28, respectively, while the crew members were also in their 20s.
“Their competence, confidence and professionalism were a powerful reminder that age is no barrier to excellence when young people are allowed to learn, work and lead.
“Across football, technology, medicine, aviation, entrepreneurship, academia, the creative industries and countless other fields, our young people continue to demonstrate that Nigeria has no shortage of talent. What we lack is the deliberate investment and enabling environment to help that talent flourish.
“On this International Youth Day, I celebrate our young people and reaffirm my commitment to a Nigeria where every young person has the opportunity to learn, work, create, lead and prosper.
“With the support and active participation of the youth, a new Nigeria is possible,” he tweeted.