Harboursandport.com: Lagos --- The
Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman has called on
Nigerian Youths to continue to work for the Unity of Nigeria by developing a
nationalistic mindset as they prepare for future leadership of the country.
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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),
Hadiza Bala
Usman (right) addressing participants at the 3rd
Youth
Leadership Academy Training organized by the United
for
Change, Dr. MuizBanire, the Director, Lorache Consulting,
Ayo
Morgan (2nd left) and the Chairman, Ibis Hotels Nigeria,
OlufemiOkenla.
The event was held at the Digital Bridge Institute,
Cappa,
Oshodi, Lagos today.
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Hadiza
Bala Usman made this call while delivering a key note address titled; The Youth
as forebears of the New Nigeria at the 2018 edition of United Action for Change
Youth Leadership Training Programme at the Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi,
Lagos on Thursday 3 May,2018.
According
to her, developing a nationalistic mindset will enable them to avoid the
manipulation of war mongers, ethnic and religious jingoists who peddle divisive
narratives for selfish interests.
A statement signed Abdullahi Goje, General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, noted that the NPA boss advised Youths to shun leaders who wield religious sentiments and always ready
to drag them into unnecessary conflicts but rather they should look for role
models that can make them realize that they have a common destiny with the
Nigerian nation.
According
to Hadiza noted; “The pride of Nigeria is in its diversity and the new Nigeria
must be one in which leaders employ the things that bind us together efforts to
limit the fault lines and the divisions that they bring. There can be no
greatness for Nigeria if every citizen of the country cannot feel at home whether
they are in Sokoto, Ilorin, Lagos, Uyo or Aba. The onus to ensure that we have
a country where every single Nigerian can proudly call home lies in the hands
of the our youth’’
She
enjoined the youths to develop a cosmopolitan mindset which abhors all forms of
discrimination and prioritize merit, honesty, hard workand love for Nigeria,
pointing out that appointments or recognition is not given on religious or
ethnic backgrounds but rather on discipline, dedication, commitment, diligence
etc.
“As
youths who aspire to lead Nigeria into a new era, we must develop a deep sense
of righteous living and contentment, none of which can happen without
self-worth and self-control, essential life skills that need to be developed
also include the capacity to work under pressure, work with other and take
decisions that reflect a deep understanding of the situation. Potential leaders
must also learn to read and be attentive listeners”. She added.
While
urging the youths to cultivate a sense of service to the people, the Managing
Director advised them to embrace politics early by emulating Nigerian leaders
like Sirs Ahmadu Bello, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and Dr.
NnamdiAzikwe who became leaders in their Thirties{30s} and Senator Hillary
Clinton, who wanted to be President at 69 but has been in public service for
about four decades and President Obama who became America President at 46 but
had been in active public service at 24.
She
called on government to enhance the capacity of the younger generation and give
them more opportunities to contribute to national development.
In
his speech, the convener of United Action for Change, Dr Muniz Banire said the
3 day training program was put together for about 150 youths in fulfilment of mission
of preparing a new generation of future leaders with right vision and values to
effect the much desired change in Nigeria.
DrBanire
commended and thanked the Managing Director for interest in youths development
which she has demonstrated by not only attending the function but delivered a
paper that will forever remain a valuable material in the library of the
youths.
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