Anyaso to Nigerian Youths: Support Reforms, Build Capacity

Delivering the Opening Address as Chairman of the Progressive Abia Youths 5th Anniversary and Extraordinary Convention, themed “Reimagining Governance: Youth Leadership, Technology and Sustainable National Development, Appraising Our Journey, Organizing the Future,” Dr. Anyaso emphasized that the era of passive participation by young people is over.

According to him, youths must move beyond complaints and become active stakeholders in governance, economic productivity, and nation-building. He described entrepreneurship as the greatest training ground for leadership, noting that enterprise builds discipline, accountability, problem-solving capacity, and economic independence, qualities required for effective governance.

Speaking on developments in Abia State, Dr. Anyaso commended the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti for what he described as a visible transition from promises to performance, highlighting renewed public confidence, infrastructure development, and purposeful governance. He stressed that progress must be protected through continuity, urging stakeholders and young people to support ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning Abia State for sustainable growth.

Dr. Anyaso further challenged youths to adopt a new mindset focused on value creation, technology adoption, skills development, and innovation rather than dependence on government employment.

Declaring the convention open, he encouraged participants to think boldly, build capacity, lead with integrity, and become architects of Nigeria’s future.

The convention brought together youth leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders committed to advancing youth inclusion in governance and national development.