The President Republic of Burundi, ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ฒ๐ has tasked Nigerian Youths and African Youths by extension to make themselves indispensable in decision making.
President Ndayishimiye who stated this yesterday during a high level chat with Nigerian Youth leaders, organized by National Youth Council of Nigeria in Abuja commended the Youths for the highly positive approach.
He said young people are the heart of his government in Burundi, noting that the chat is undeniable proof of the friendship of the Burundian and the Nigerian people.
The President Republic of Burundi also expressed hope that the meeting will be the starting point of a vast and rich partnership between the National Youth Council of Burundi and their Nigerian counterpart.
He lamented that ” Young people are the most affected in any problems. Such as conflicts, poverty in families, access to education, health care, separation of children and their families in the short situation that have weakened this important segment of the nation.
“Without peace there is no development, and without development there is no peace. Young people once mobilized to combat are now the best in peace building and spearheaded the National Community Development, he stated.
He revealed that in Burundi “we have organized civic and patriotic training session through the segment of Burundian population. We have pleased with awareness and awakening of the young people who are now engaging in development activities.
“I now put youth at the heart of the socio economic development of our government. This can be achieved by supporting them, listening to them and supporting their entrepreneur activities.
President Ndayishimiye who encouraged young people to organize themselves and focus their investment in agricultural said his convinced that the transformative force of young African will be a success for the economic recovery of the the continent.
He continued “However, peace and political security stability in our countries is a prerequisite for a sustainable socio economic development.
“To prevent war and resolve conflict in a sustainable manner. A culture of peace and tolerance among the young people should be promoted through peace oriented education, job creation and other opportunities supporting program.
“I appeal to policy makers to give youth a chance because the socio economic empowerment of young people is a response to the problem of poverty and insecurity.
“Why it is true? I am in favor of non discrimination against young people. I remain convinced that young people must make themselves indispensable in decision making.
“To achieve further collaboration among African Youths, I will create a continental platform. The platform will consists of a mentorship program that will enable nationalities to share his experience. Beyond the socio economic dimension, this continental platform will come to realize African solidarity”.
In his remarks, the Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi, Dr Elijah Onyeagba challenge the youth to show that they are ready for governance when given opportunity.
He stated “I want to say to you that Africa is rising. I want to say to you that this is a continent that about 75% of his population is under the between the ages of 35 and 50.
“These people must find a way to express their talents and caps, they must find a way to express their talents in all kinds of endeavors. The reason is because whenever you build the youth you are laying a foundation for a prosperous Africa.
Earlier in his remarks the NYCN President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo urged African leaders to prioritize Youth inclusiveness in governance.
According to him ” there are so many problems in many parts of Africa, some of this problems include poverty, unemployment, insecurity and conflicts among others.
“All these problems can be avoided and even solved through youth empowerment and inclusiveness of Youths in governance. When African Youths involve Youths in governance, the continent will be developed”.
Ambassador Sukubo thanked the President Republic of Burundi for granting Nigerian Youths the opportunity to tap from his wealth of experience.
On his part, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dayo Isreal noted that African will not be able to attain agenda 2063 with adequate plans for youth inclusion.
He said without Youth inclusion “We cannot fight climate change. We cannot tackle poverty. We cannot create jobs and improve the economy. We cannot end our suffering on the continent of Africa without tapping into the energy, the creativity and the innovation of our young people”.
