Prominent Imo State figures, including former Deputy Governor Prince Eze Madumere, Mazi Chima Amadi, founder of The Mazi Organization, and Prof. Protus Uzorma Nathan, have emphasized the need for youth rejuvenation and empowerment through skills acquisition, quality education, leadership training, and mechanized agriculture.
They stressed that such efforts are vital for fostering good living standards and ensuring a peaceful, prosperous society.
The trio made this call during the birthday celebration of Prof. Protus Uzorma Nathan and the 4th Public Lecture held on Saturday at Julie’s Lounge, Owerri.
The event centered on the theme, Youth Development and Nation Building.
Speaking at the occasion, the dignitaries highlighted the importance of creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, encouraging citizens to pursue commercial activities with ease and confidence.
“Youths are the nucleus of society,. “When equipped with the right skills—digital, agricultural, cognitive, and leadership—they can drive the prosperity and stability of any community. Government must prioritize these areas and create admissible grounds for growth,” Amadi said.
Prof. Uzorma, the celebrant, underscored his commitment to youth empowerment, noting that their development remains central to his mission.
“God has kept me alive for a purpose, and I am dedicated to the interests and wellbeing of the youth. If given the opportunity to serve in any political capacity, I will ensure youths are empowered intellectually and economically,” he said.
Madumere, Amadi, and Uzorma also urged young people to embrace hard work, acquire relevant skills, and avoid illicit activities such as drug abuse, crime, and violence.
“Our youths must focus on building a better future for themselves and the society,” Madumere advised, calling on stakeholders to support programs that enhance youth capacity and development.
The celebrant, who also leads the Prof. Uzorma Foundation for Justice and Equity, outlined plans for a new initiative aimed at addressing youth challenges.
“We will create an organization to train youths in various skills and mobilize support from well-meaning individuals to emancipate them from poverty and crime,” Uzorma announced.
The event was attended by dignitaries from diverse sectors, who celebrated Prof. Uzorma’s impactful contributions and wished him continued success. The gathering further reinforced the collective resolve to empower the next generation and build a brighter future for Imo State.
