Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for Labour Party (LP), has emphasized the critical role of investing in youth skills to drive employment and sustainable development in Nigeria.
As the world honours World Youth Skills Day today, in a statement shared on his official X account, Obi stated the importance of nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among Nigeria’s predominantly youthful population.
“With our population predominantly youthful, investing in youth skills will foster innovation and entrepreneurship, leading to the establishment of MSMEs that will catalyze economic growth,” Obi remarked.
He highlighted the pivotal contribution of small businesses to the economic landscapes of countries like China, India, and Indonesia, which share demographic similarities with Nigeria.
Obi stressed, “small businesses, borne out of youth skills, innovation and entrepreneurship, contribute in different ways to the growth and development of so many countries, especially in exemplary comparable countries like; China, India, and Indonesia, to mention a few, which are large in population and have similar demographic features to Nigeria.”
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He urged leaders to prioritize practical education, youth empowerment in skills, and support for innovation and entrepreneurship, essential for transitioning from consumption to production and curbing unemployment and crime.
“This day, therefore, reminds us, as leaders, to prioritize investment in youths through practical education, youth skills empowerment and support for innovation and entrepreneurship. This will aid our journey from consumption to production,reduce crime in society and drastically reduce unemployment.”
He called on Nigerian youths to prioritize learning, self-development, and skills acquisition, positioning themselves as catalysts for national growth.
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