By Emmanuel Adeniyi
The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has charged the youths in Nigeria to be committed in solving international challenges
Akeredolu made this known at the annual international Youth day, organised by the Ondo State Ministry of youth and sport development on Friday.
Akeredolu, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale encouraged the youths to be committed and ensuring both human and capital development in the state are achieved adding that, "it is our central focus.
Also speaking at the epoch making event, The State Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Mr Pathfinder Ogunmolawa while delivering a speech admonished the youths to put in thier best in thier choosing career in order for them to excel in life.
"International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12 to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as patrons in today's global society
"The day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young people's works, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement.
"International Youth day was established by the UN general assembly on December 17, 1999 following the ratification and endorsement of August 12 each year as the International Youth Day in line with recommendation of the World Conference of Youth Ministers.
"Don't keep waiting to be a leader of tomorrow but, start the leader fight today for to reach our goal tomorrow as time is money and it's wait for no man.
"To have Nigeria of our dream, all youth must be on stand with the truth, by the truth and for the truth.
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