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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the properity of Africa depends on young entrepreneurs and professionals in the continent.
Abbas, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, stated this, at the CEOs Network Awards Gala and Cocktail Night, organised by CEOs Network Africa at the National Assembly.
The Speaker, who was represented by the deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, said the event provided an opportunity to examine some of the most pressing issues confronting Africa, and the quality of leadership shaping enterprise, governance, and development around the continent.
According to him, the platform offers an opportunity to celebrate leaders who are working towards creating a stronger, more adaptable continent, and a networking environment, as well as pulling together resources and people to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future for Africa.
He noted that “the urgency of this gathering lies in its commitment to building a strong community of young professionals who can advance Africa’s vision for a united, resilient, and prosperous continent at a period when the world is in a state of flux and economic competition has intensified old rivalries between power centres.
“Our only chance lies in establishing a continent-wide single economy that will expand our market, making it highly attractive and increasing direct foreign investment.”
Furthermore, Abbas stated that the House would continue to support youth empowerment and inclusive economic participation through responsive and forward-looking legislation.
“The 10th House is committed to building a policy environment that protects enterprise, rewards innovation, and gives young Nigerians the confidence to invest their talent and resources in the future of this country. Legislative action will continue to focus on fairness, access, and growth.
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“The 10th House is ever determined to strengthen institutions, promote accountability, and ensure that economic growth is driven by laws that are just, inclusive, and responsive to the hopes of the next generation of leaders,” he said
On his part, the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Alhaji Jibrin Baba Ndace, who was the special guest at the event, said the CEOs Network Africa has proven that a lot is possible in Nigeria, and encouraged the young entrepreneurs to ensure they institute deep mentorship in their programmes.
According to him, “mentorship is key. Even when you have ideas, you must have serious mentorship, and how do you do that? You must cultivate relationships…. I say to you, young people, please, it’s not enough to be intelligent; it’s not enough to have intellectual capacity; you must nurture relationships with people.”
