Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerian youths to ensure they get involved in the drive to make Nigeria a better place for all.
Speaking during an interactive session with the All Progressives Congress(APC) Youths in Abuja, Akpabio urged young people to ensure that they do not lose their faith in the country.
At the event themed, “An Uncommon Evening With President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio”, and organised by the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, the Senate President assured the people that the ongoing reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration would turn things around for good.
Citing the efforts and time it takes for nations to develop, the Senate President said citizens, especially youths should not feel discouraged about Nigeria’s future.
“As a young person, you can change Nigeria by doing the right thing. Start first by cleaning your environment. Start first by sharing what you have with others. Start first by showing love to one another.
“Don’t mind the situation you find today. The evil you see today, you shall see them no more. The poverty around you today, you shall see them no more. Just believe strongly and have faith in your country. That your time will come and Nigeria will change,” Akpabio said.
He further urged the youth to ensure that they build their minds to become so strong that they can resist every negativity spread about the country.
According to Akpabio, it is important for all Nigerian youth to believe that the country will be bigger and that they will all become successful people and agents of change.
Speaking highly of the APC, the political party under which they gathered, Akpabio said, “APC is not an accident. APC is a dream that was well thought out. APC is a vehicle of transformation. APC is a vehicle of leadership. APC is a vehicle for change. APC is the only stable political party in Nigeria that will guarantee your electoral victory in future.”
He revealed that he took a dive into politics because he was angry at the way things were done and the need for him to make a change in society.
His words, “If you are not angry with the situation of your family assuming you were born into a poor home, you will not be able to change that home. Anger inspired me to go into politics.”
In his address, Israel said that the interactive session was organised by the party to allow the youths to listen to the Senate President and gain an insight on what motivates him.
Israel added that the event is expected to provide the youths with the opportunity to hear what lessons would challenge them to become leaders of tomorrow.
