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MY ADVICE IS ON___
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS ACQUISITION TRAINING PROGRAM
WOMEN/GIRLS /YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND WEALTH CREATION ”.

The dynamics situation of governance in our country calls for preparedness and this programme is laudable in laying the important groundwork. No one can underestimate the role of good governance in contributing to the development of Nigeria and her people.

Nigeria has a population of about 220 million people – the largest in Africa. Each state in Nigeria has different dynamics and oppressions, but there is one that is constant, the great majority are women and young people. Success will mean prioritizing the largest stakeholder Group in our States, our women and youth.

Nigeria’s destiny can only be achieved with public and private sectors working together for the common good. An entrepreneur has a stake in our country’s success. An entrepreneur carries others, family, employees, communities with him or her. An entrepreneur wants stability, power, education, respect and certainty in their environment. With this foundation and understanding, entrepreneurs can be the engines of our growth. This is why I believe in entrepreneurship and vocational skills Acquisition training program amongst African women and youth.

I see Every state in Nigeria becoming a country and the incoming political and religious leaders must see themselves as the Governors, Presidents of their states, CEOs and lead mentors. Look at other African countries with less population than Nigeria, no oil, no abundance of natural resources, just human resources and purposeful leadership. Today, we can’t compare our GDP with such country, look at an example, this is a country with just 6.5 million population, their per capita GDP stands at USD55,000, up from USD 500 in 1965 making the country one of the most developed countries in the world.

But how did they get there? It was not a mistake; it took deliberate actions by focused leadership – a combination of sound financial and economic policy coupled with a corruption free environment and technological advancement.
Been in the development sector has helped me to understand the plight of our women and youth, and the need for their empowerment. That is why at LOJWGINIT organization one of our key mandate is to see to
Empowering women and young Nigerians and Africans, I understand first-hand, the importance of entrepreneurship in fostering women, girls and youth engagement and poverty alleviation.

It is not rocket science. If we focus on the women and young people in our respective states, empowering them, creating an enabling environment for them to succeed, we will solve our problems in this country. It is lack of economic hope and opportunity that leads a woman to look outside her home for succor, when a husband cannot take care of his wife and children as a responsible man what do you expect, and young man to carry an AK47 to join a terrorist or bandit group.

My final advice to our Governors and Leaders elect is to pause and reflect as they commence this journey – to reflect on their legacy. How will history judge you after all said and not done?? What greater legacy is there than your gift to the next generation – Give our women and youth economic hope, opportunities to showcase their inbuilt talents, support to stand independent, and they will transform our states, country and Africa as whole..

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