Youths must aspire for greatness – NYPF

From Okwe Obi, Abuja

The Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) has charged youths to aspire for greatness, amid daunting challenges.

NYPF President, David Osadolor, in a statement yesterday commended Heritage Times on the successful conduct of the second edition of African Heritage Awards in Lagos, where outstanding leaders including youths on the continent were conferred with awards of excellence.

The event which took place in Lagos recently saw former Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, a former leader of Botswana, Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama and others honoured for their contributions towards the development of the continent.

The 2024 edition of the annual award ceremony had as the theme, “Shaping Africa’s Path To Prosperity”.

He applauded the award organisers, Heritage Times, for its contents in politics, sports, lifestyle, entertainment and more for introducing the award ceremony as a way of appreciating those who have left an indelible footprint in service of the people.

According to Osadolor, the annual ceremony will not only spur leaders across the political, business and other spectrum of life to give their best but will serve as a guiding light to young people aspiring for greatness in their various endeavours.

He said, “At a time when service delivery, integrity and honesty is rapidly nose-diving, the culture of excellence can only be revived through recognition of those who have held their head high.

“Interestingly, Heritage Times is strategically doing this when these leaders are alive. Nothing gives greater fulfilment than being recognised while you are still alive than when you are gone.

“It is also a wake-up call on youths and young professionals across who want to stand on the stage of fame in life to begin now to aspire for greatness,” he stated.

Other distinguished Africans awarded alongside former Ghanaian president were, Dr. Jayne Onwumere, CEO of PWAN Group (African Humanitarian Award) and Africans Rising Movement (African Advancement Award for Social Justice and Advocacy).