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**Retrospective on the contribution of Nigerian youth to the country’s development**
Over the decades, Nigeria has been the scene of multiple migrations and population movements which have shaped its history and identity. Today we highlight the inspiring story of a nonagenarian who left England for Nigeria in 1960 with her family. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), she declared with conviction that “England is good, but Nigeria is better”, as long as governments create a favorable environment for Nigerians, especially for young people, so that they can flourish.
This remark resonates as a vibrant appeal to Nigerian youth, urging them to stay in the country to save it and reverse the course of things. It recalls a time when citizens only went abroad to train and return to work for the development of their homeland. At that time, national interest took precedence, healthy competition pushed young people to excel in their careers with the fierce desire to contribute to the growth and development of the country.
It is essential today to revive this national spirit, to restore the passion for the common interest and for building a prosperous Nigeria. Furthermore, necessary conditions such as constant electricity, security, good road infrastructure, and incentives for entrepreneurship must be put in place to enable this resurgence.
Education, the pillar of progress, must be accessible to all so that our institutions can thrive as centers of innovation and research serving local social needs. It is crucial to value and promote the rich African cultural heritage, rooted in a tradition of community life, and to integrate it as a social mobilization strategy to inspire individuals.
In addition, security remains a major challenge to attract investment and create employment opportunities. The government should capitalize on the creative ingenuity of Nigerian youths which makes them globally attractive. By encouraging innovation and local entrepreneurship, Nigeria will be able to capitalize on its natural and human resources to rise to the rank of great nations.
In conclusion, let us together create an environment conducive to the development of Nigerian youth, encourage the return of talents trained abroad, and restore to the entire nation the pride and determination to build a bright future for Nigeria.
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