Nigerian Youths Celebrated for Strength, Patriotism and Nation-Building

A non-governmental organisation, I Am Nigeria Movement, in partnership with Mezurashi, a clothing brand, has applauded the impact of Nigerian youths despite the daunting challenges facing the country.

The organisers made this known in Abuja on Saturday at an event organised to commemorate International Youth Day, which is marked annually on August 12.
In her speech, the Founder of I Am Nigeria Movement, Mrs Ismah Ekpo Alade, commended Nigerian youths for continuing to demonstrate their firm belief in the Nigerian project.
She said, “Every Nigerian is a builder and our destiny is not written in despair but in determination. This is our collective voice.”
Speaking on the mission and vision of the organisation, Alade said the “I Am Nigeria” project was established to reawaken the virtue of patriotism among Nigerians.
“It is a national reawakening and a movement to remind us that being Nigerian is a blessing and a calling to stand tall and build together.
“This is a movement established to restore pride, hope and unity amongst our citizens, especially our youths; reminding every Nigerian that the power to build our nation lies within us,” she said.
The Executive Director of One Voice Africa TV and Lead Consultant of the event, Mr Favour Johnson, called on Nigerian youths to exhibit patriotism at all times.
He said such patriotism should not only be demonstrated during football matches, concerts or international competitions.
Johnson, who also spoke on behalf of Mezurashi, noted that the clothing brand was founded to ensure that young Nigerians communicated effectively through culture and fashion, among other things.
He urged the youths to “stand up responsibly for what is right.
“Build yourself, build your ideas, build your business, build your community and ultimately help build your country.”
Johnson also called on Nigerian youths to remain resolute, adding that the Nigeria dream “will not arrive one morning as a government announcement.”
Many speakers at the event commended the organisers and urged Nigerian youths to sustain their entrepreneurial spirit.
The event also featured various performances by the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN).