Politics
APC-U.S. youth leader urges Tinubu to invest in human capital devt
(Photo: MR OYAKHILOME BELLO, APC-USA NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER)
Mr Oyakhilome Bello, the All Progressives Congress (APC) U.S. National Youth Leader has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to focus more on human capital development to harness the potential in Nigerian youths.
Bello made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
The youth leader said the collective talent and potential of the people drives the progress and development of a society.
”When human capital increases in areas such as science, education, and management, it leads to increases in innovation, social well-being, equality, increased productivity, improved rates of participation, all of which contribute to economic growth.
“Every thriving society has a secret cornerstone. A foundation upon which its greatness is built.
“Beyond the landmarks, wealth, or natural resources, it is the collective talent and potential of its people that drives progress.
“This principle, deeply woven into the fabric of successful nations, is the investment in human capital which encapsulates the skills, knowledge, and passion of a population,” he said.
Oyakhilome said the teacher in a classroom nurturing minds, the engineer designing sustainable cities, and the youth dreaming of solutions to tomorrow’s challenges must therefore be treated well for the society to grow.
He noted that by nurturing and investing in these capacities, societies not only grow economically, but also foster creativity, innovation and resilience.
“For our dear nation, the stakes have never been higher. With our vast resources and cultural richness, it is essential not to overlook our greatest asset: the youth.
“The Nigerian people, our youth, representing our future, brim with untapped potential.
“Harnessing this energy through education, health, and professional training can catapult Nigeria onto the global stage as a beacon of progress and development.
“To our esteemed President Tinubu, the clarion call of our times is clear, while we navigate the multifaceted challenges of governance and growth, prioritising human capital cannot be understated,” Oyakhilome stressed.
According to him, the pulse of Nigeria and its people, seek recognition and nurturing.
”By taking this to heart, we will not only pave the way for a brighter future but also cement our legacy as a nation that truly understood the value of its people,” he said.
Wale Akinterinwa, a governorship hopeful on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), says he will turn Ondo into another Lagos, the country’s commercial capital, if elected governor.
The Ondo APC governorship primary election is scheduled for April 20 while the state-wide election will be held on November 16.
Speaking during his official declaration at the ruling party’s secretariat in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday, Akinterinwa said he will make Ondo an industrialised state.
The governorship hopeful who had worked in Lagos civil service, said he would utilise the natural resources in the state to attract investments.
“We will turn Ondo into another Lagos state in terms of development because we have what it takes, in terms of coast. We must ensure that the port comes alive and that will be a game changer,” Akinterinwa said.
“But, beyond that, we also have the landmass and ought to be an agrarian state. So, we are going to take agriculture to the next level while we encourage and support the local farmers.
“We will also attract investors who will invest in agriculture so that we will be exporting finished products. We will not just be producing for the table but we will be producing for export.”
On security, Akinterinwa said his economic initiatives would get most youth employed and lead to reduction in the rate of insecurity in the state.
“For security, part of our challenges today is because today is because we have many unemployed youths. So, Amotekun founded by our late governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and other South West governors will be strengthened so that with appropriate security in place, we can have development,” he said.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for 2023 elections has declared his stance on the recent national convention of the party that saw Barr Julius Abure emerge as Julius Abure emerge as national chairman.
Addressing Nigerians on X Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, Peter Obi said he ignored the convention because the party leadership under Abure failed to do wide consultation with key stakeholders of the party before embarking on the said convention.
The former Anambra Governor emphasised the need for the right thing to be done to salvage the party, adding that he is more passionate about building a new Nigeria than building a new Labour Party.
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