…Says the world is not ready to take 240 m migrants
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has urged Nigerian youths to stop condemning the West-African country; rather, they should start building the country with their God-given skills and talents.
She spoke at an event in Abuja over the weekend, according to a statement signed by the National Information Officer, UN Office, Nigeria, Oluseyi Soremekun.
The statement was titled: Be proud of Nigeria, dont condemn her, dont lose hope - DSG Amina J. Mohammed tells young Nigerians.
On young men and women who are quick to compare Nigeria with other countries, the Deputy Secretary-General urged them to compare Nigeria with other countries with equal population and had independence at the same time. Do not compare apples with oranges, she counseled.
The former Nigerian minister of environment explained, Whilst I agree that the potential of this country has not been fully met by successive governments, but I disagree with the view that there is no hope; I disagree with total condemnation of Nigeria. Nigeria is a great country and the best on earth.
The Deputy Secretary-General urged them to be sure of their statement and always weigh the implications of their words, as there are opportunities to collectively make things better in Nigeria.
Young people must get involved. There is no reason to throw stones at any institution of government unless you are willing to get into that government and do something about it. It might take you a lifetime, but it does require people to make the sacrifice. If enough of us are pushing in the right direction, there will be a big difference, she added.
