President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian youths to continue to remain resilient and never look back in pursuing their goals.
President Buhari said this in Abuja when he declared open a three-day maiden National Youth Conference at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, on Monday.
The conference has as its theme: ‘Energising the Youth for Development: Inclusiveness, Governance, Security and Employment.’
Buhari who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, also urged Nigerian youths not to get tired in the face of challenges, assuring them that they would achieve victory.
“Wherever you are in this country, whatever you are doing, keep moving, don’t look back. You will win eventually. Keep moving ahead. Whatever the situation, ‘We Move’,” he said.
“The youths are the country’s most strategic asset”, “the very best of us” and “our reservoir of hope and creative optimism.”
Buhari assured Nigerian youths that his administration “will continue to support your efforts by creating an environment that enables the fulfillment of your dreams”.
He lauded the innovativeness and resilience of the nation’s youths, who he said were proffering solutions to social issues across the country and globally.
Buhari said the interests of Nigerian youths remain at the centre of policy making in his administration’s investment and development agenda.
Acknowledging the incredible potential, innovation and enterprise of Nigeria’s youths population, Buhari said the exploits in entertainment and music, sports, technology and other sectors.
