In a resounding call to action, a passionate advocate for youth engagement and societal development, Mallam Jabir Ibrahim Yaro, delivered a stirring speech emphasizing the pivotal role of Nigerian youth in shaping the country’s future through civic consciousness and responsibility.
Speaking at a national forum in Abuja, the advocate emphasized the urgent need for the young generation to embrace civic duties beyond individual aspirations.
He highlighted the significance of understanding civic consciousness as a call for collective responsibility.
Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Nelson Mandela, Mallam Yaro underscored leaders’ influential role in inspiring and guiding the youth towards societal change.
He stressed the power of unity and commitment to responsibility, framing civic responsibility as a privilege to shape policies, empathize with societal struggles, and bridge societal divides.
Offering practical steps, the advocate urged the youth to educate themselves about government operations, engage in meaningful dialogues with peers and leaders, participate in community service, and exercise their voting rights during elections.
He added:
”Our generation is not just Nigeria’s future; we are its present. Civic consciousness and responsibility are not lofty ideals but stepping stones to a brighter, more united, and prosperous nation.
”Let us rise above challenges, be the change we wish to see, and leave a legacy inspiring generations to come.”
