Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, stressed the value of perseverance and hard effort in her speech to the young at the first gathering of “Elevate Africa: The Africa We See,” which took place in Abuja on Thursday.
The goal of this event is to rewrite the story of Africa. It was started by Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, and his wife, Olori Atuwatse III.
Under the direction of Vice President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Nana Shettima, Tinubu emphasised her husband’s efforts to foster an atmosphere that capitalises on the abilities and inventiveness of Nigerian young, whom she referred to as the nation’s future.“Nigerian youth continue to be one of our most valuable resources,” she said.
They are dynamic, gifted, open to new ideas, and prepared to compete on a worldwide scale. The First Lady mentioned the National Youth Investment Fund, the National Student Loan Scheme, and the 3 Million Tech Talent Initiative, among other government programs designed to support youth growth and education. She reiterated the administration’s commitment to creating an atmosphere that fosters the youth’s creativity and resilience, urging them to embrace hard work, compassion, unity, and patience. Atifete Jahjaga, the former president of Kosovo, complimented the occasion and discussed the similarities between Nigeria and her nation.
She urged Africa to alter the stereotype held by the world, which frequently depicts it as a region rife with conflict and poverty.
She said, “Africa is rich in culture, diversity, and creativity,” pleading with the rest of the world to acknowledge its inventiveness and promise. Olori Atuwatse III stressed in her speech the importance of changing the narrative around Africa and the influence that storytelling has on people’s opinions.
She emphasised that although Africa has difficulties, it also has a lot of skill and inventiveness. She declared, “We are so much more than our issues,” and demanded that Africa’s advantages be more fairly portrayed on the international scene.
