Elevate Africa: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Awosika Give Appraisal Of Youths Resourcefulness
Elevate Africa: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Awosika Give Appraisal Of Youths Resourcefulness
Elevate Africa: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Awosika Give Appraisal Of Youths Resourcefulness
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Access Bank Chairman, Dere Awosika, have commended the resourcefulness of Nigerian and African youths.
At the ‘Elevate Africa: The Africa We See’ conference in Abuja, they acknowledged the significant impact young people are making in changing Africa’s narrative.
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need for African leaders to create an enabling environment to harness the creativity and talents of their youthful population. “We must create an environment where everyone can participate, regardless of gender or ability,” he said. “This will unlock the potential of our continent and ensure a brighter future for all”.
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Mrs. Awosika praised African youths for leveraging digital technology to drive social change, create jobs, and transform industries. She called on the media to challenge stereotypes and showcase Africa’s innovation, highlighting success stories in fashion, music, film, medical science, and engineering.
Key Takeaways:
African Leaders’ Support: Sanwo-Olu and Awosika recognize the potential of African youths in driving positive change.
Enabling Environment: Sanwo-Olu stresses the importance of creating an inclusive environment to harness youthful creativity.
Challenging Stereotypes: Awosika urges the media to showcase Africa’s innovation and success stories.
Partnerships: Awosika advocates for collaborations between government, private sector, and media to promote a balanced view of Africa.
The ‘Elevate Africa’ initiative, backed by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his wife, Olori Atuwatse III, aims to redefine Africa’s narrative and promote groundbreaking advancements in technology, health, fashion and other sectors.
