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| Atiku Abubakar. |
I wish to felicitate with the
youth across the globe on the 20th Anniversary of the International Youth Day
celebration.
I salute the Nigerian youth in
particular for their commitment and perseverance towards the attainment of a
greater Nigeria.
The theme of this year’s
celebration "Youth Engagement for Global Action" gives a critical
picture of what the world perceives about the stake of young people globally.
This global picture, which has
been on my mind, informed my decision of 40% youth inclusion in my 2019
presidential campaign; a promise I am committed to keeping for the futuristic
benefit of our great Nation.
In this era of Covid-19 when the
entire world is faced with this plague, the youth have a responsibility to
guard against being infected, as well as help to stem the rate of infection by
observing the NCDC protocols of washing/sanitizing hands, wearing of face mask,
avoiding crowded areas and observing social distancing.
Indeed, the survival of humanity
rests largely on the shoulders of the youths, as vigour is required to
wear out this plague.
The vigour and spirit that you
embody as youth will play a crucial role in the socio-economic survival of the
world, and its rejuvenation, post-covid-19.
As leaders of today, and
tomorrow, I enjoin you all to preach and practice peace; demonstrate patriotism
at all levels; rid yourselves of nepotism and promote competence above all
forms of sentiments.
Only then can we truly have the
Nigeria of our dream.
I shall stay the course and
continue to offer my shoulders for you all to climb because as youths, you are
"Leaders of Today".
Atiku Abubakar
Vice President of Nigeria,
1999-2007
11th August 2020
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