A former governor of Cross River
State has urged youths to effectively participate and vie for leadership
positions in governance.
Donald Duke made this call Tuesday
when he spoke at a programme, “The Nigerian Symposium for Emerging Leaders ‘’,
held in Lagos.
Duke said the country`s democracy
would fare better if young people, who form the larger proportion of the population,
took more active part in its political process. He said most developed
countries had young people as their leaders at one point or the other in their
democratic history. The former governor, however, said power was never given
easily, urging young people to participate in the political process and use
their prime to add value to the country.
“I want to urge young people in the country
not to see leadership as if it belongs to some people, but do everything
positive to be part of it. “You can only make a difference at the prime of your
life. You can actually add value now, not when you are above 50. “So, you need
to be part of the political process and play your part. It is your right to be
there; nobody is doing you a favour.
“You represent more than 60 per cent of the
population; you don’t have to beg for it. “Just make effort to make that change
and contribute your quota to nation building, “he said. Duke urged government
at all levels to be accountable and challenged the governed to demand more from
their leaders.
Ukorebi Esien
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