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The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has charged Nigerian youths to remain focused, acquire relevant skills, embrace education, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, so as to remain relevant in the macro economic eco system. This is even as he emphasized that youths are strategic in building sustainable and egalitarian society.
Prince Madumere who is also the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Imo East District (Owerri zone), described young people as the driving force behind every progressive society, stressing that the development of the State cannot be complete without meaningful investment in the youthful population.
Madumere, an American trained technocrat, also called on political leaders and other stakeholders to move beyond celebrating young people and begin to create real opportunities for youth participation, empowerment and leadership.
Celebrating with the youths of the zone, on the occasion of the 2026 International Youth Day celebration, he highlighted that International Youth Day provides an opportunity to appreciate the energy, creativity, resilience and ingenuity of young people, while also drawing attention to the responsibility of government and society to create opportunities for them to thrive.
Madumere reaffirmed that his commitment to the youth is not a recent political strategy or a product of public office, but a conviction carried for many years, aimed at repositioning the youths for greater productivity.
His words, “I have always been admired the youths. My commitment to young people did not begin when I became deputy governor, nor is it tied to any political position, Long before I served the people of the State, I believed strongly in the capacity of young people to lead, create, innovate and transform society.
“Public office only provided me with a broader platform to demonstrate a conviction I had always held that when young people are given opportunity, responsibility and the right environment, they can achieve extraordinary things.”
According to him, the future of Imo State must be deliberately built around a generation of young people who are equipped, empowered and given the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to governance and economic development.
While celebrating the youths of Imo East (Owerri Zone) and Imo State, Prince Madumere assured continued commitment to championing a society where young people are not treated merely as followers and electoral statistics, but as partners, stakeholders and leaders in the development of Imo State and the nation.
He said, “to every young person in Owerri Zone and across Imo State, I celebrate you today. Your dreams matters, your ideas matters. Your voice resonates loud and clear. Your future is assured. Never underestimate what you can become and keep hope alive.
“On this International Youth Day, I salute your courage, celebrate your resilience and reaffirm my commitment to a generation of young Imolites who will not only inherit the future but will actively build it.”
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