As the world commemorates the 2025 International Youth Day the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has advised Nigerian youths to shun the get-rich-quick syndrome.The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN, Solomon Adodo, who gave the advice in Abuja during the commemoration of the International Youth Day Celebration, also urged them to be drivers and changers for a productive economy.The NYCN President also told them to embrace patriotism, innovation, and productivity, declaring that the time has come to move beyond mere potential and actively drive national development.He further conveyed the government’s commitment to youth empowerment, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as a foundation for national Transformation.According to him, the Secretary to the Government of the federation, Senator George Akume, personally assured him of the federal government’s support for youth initiatives.He highlighted collaborations between the NYCN and key industrialist, including the CEO of innoson Motors Innocent Chukwuma, who, he noted, has pledged to expand skills training across Nigeria’s 36 states.Chief Chukwuma challenged young Nigerians to take responsibility for their success or failure, stating: “if you fail, it’s your fault. If you succeed, it is your effort.”Another supporter, Gabros Group founder, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, was appointed Chairman of the NYCN board of patrons, committed to mobilizing resources for youth-led projects.The NYCN President enjoined Nigerian youths Nationwide to emulate global success stories and United behind key core values: Patriotism, Honesty, Sincerity, Innovation and Critical Thinking.The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed, Represented by the Deputy Commandant of the SCDC, Benedicta Onyeogu, highlighted the misuse of mobile technology among youths, including negative activities with the vast potential of digital tools to generate legal income.“The wise ones use this digital system to make millions in a positive way,” Benedicta said, noting that personal online teaching and consultancy can yield substantial returns.Commandant Benedicta added that Nigeria Youths should reject quick money syndrome.”Anything that comes so fast always goes fast.”She encouraged endurance, hard work and gradual progress to achieve success.The Deputy Commandant called on collective responsibility from all stakeholders, government, NGOs, traditional institutions and families to create an environment where Nigeria youth can thrive.Contributing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Represented, by AGL Haruna commended the resilience and brilliance of Nigerian youths.Major General Haruna highlighted the military resilience on young personnel in operations such as operation Desert Sanity, and encouraged more youths to consider careers in the armed forces.He cautioned against migration, citing examples of xenophobic policies abroad.“Why go where you will be traumatized? Nigerians should build Nigeria so that others will want to come here,”Major General Haruna admonished young Nigerians not to be tools for others’ agenda, but to work for the greatness of their country.
