Don’t Wait for Tomorrow, Your Future Starts Today, Obasanjo Tells Youths

Starts today: GenU 9JA sets a bold strategy to support youth transition from learning to earning

The future starts today

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has challenged the Nigerian youths to engage in activities that would change the face of Nigeria for the better by participating fully in all the socio-economic and political activities that guarantee a better future for them and not allowing those that currently mess up their future to succeed.

He said” The first thing we want to prove is that there are opportunities galore in this country. Yes, things are not what they should be but you, as youths, individually and collectively, must make up your mind, and make contributions in order to make things the way they should be.

“If you leave things to those who are messing it up for you and who are saying you are the leaders of tomorrow, you will never have that tomorrow. Today is your day.

“Then the third point is; yes, sometimes you may get people who would help you and at times you may not even get who would help you; you must remember God has given you innate ability to be what He wants you to be and if you make up your mind on what you want to be, God will help you and He will provide those people who would help you to reach the sky which should be your limit.”

GenU (Generation Unlimited) 9JA(Nigeria), launched by the Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on 27 July 2021, has already made important headway in providing, connectivity, digital skills, and job opportunities to over 300,000 Nigerian youths.

With over 65 million young people aged 10 – 24, Nigeria has one of the largest youth populations in the world, representing an extraordinary opportunity for development and growth. Given that the youth unemployment rate currently stands at 37 percent in Nigeria, GenU 9JA has set ambitious objectives to equip 20 million young Nigerians, including those in underserved rural and peri-urban communities, with access to data, digital learning, job-related skills, and livelihood opportunities by 2030.

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“Young people are a tremendous resource for Nigeria, and we can help realize their potential by listening to their challenges and empowering them to find the solutions,” said Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Nigeria Representative. “Nigeria’s huge youth population represents a great economic potential that guarantees a sure return on investment. They also have the right to fulfill their potential and their dreams. If we get it right in Nigeria, it will make a huge difference for the African continent as a whole.”

With over 20 implementing partners currently onboard GenU 9JA, millions of Nigerian school children and youth will be connected to the internet and have access to digital learning. They will also have access to individualized learning pathways, social impact tasks, and livelihood opportunities through the “Youth Agency Market Place,” #YOMA.

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