Ahead of 2023 general elections, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged young Nigerians to avoid being tempted by divisive sentiments and elements using tribe and religion.

The President also emphasised the importance of nation building and unity in diversity, adding that bitter politics could erode the gains of democracy in Nigeria.

Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, stated this on Saturday at the combined convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Wukari, in Taraba State.

This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, titled, ‘Young Nigerians Are Undaunted, Belong to Most Globalised Generation Ever – Buhari’.


According to the President, nation building is a continuous process, it involves all of us, it is not just about doing well at our jobs or innovation, or brick and mortar; it is about building bridges of brotherhood and unity.

“Let it be your generation that will bury those prejudices, heal those wounds and build a great society of brothers and sisters of all tribes and tongues.

“You belong to a generation of Nigerians ordained by momentous historical circumstances to play on a grander stage. You belong to the most globalized generation ever to walk this earth and your field of competition is not local, but global. You have come of age in the era of a worldwide marketplace of opportunity.

“Refuse to be consumed by the petty prejudices and biases that predispose you to mutual antagonism with your fellow citizens. You must refuse to be prisoners of history and commit to encountering the world with an open mind,” he told the youths.

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He also assured that his regime will continue to offer and support initiatives that would create wealth, jobs and opportunities for young Nigerians.

The President urged the youths to acquire knowledge and skills to innovate, create, be productive and contribute value so as to build their future and better the lot of the country.

Furthermore, Buhari encouraged Nigerian youths “to see the various challenges in our environment as opportunities for the creation of solutions, as we are a nation with a rapidly expanding population with attendant human sustenance needs.”

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We don't need your advice this time around, be packing your belongings daura is calling you

Buhari is talking to Nigerian youths but watch how Kongo Jews will start casting aspersions.

Hypocritical advice.

We still remember the “dog and baboon” story

This man is a hypocrite
Shameless and lacks common sense

Coming from someone who said the SE was a “dot in a circle”. Rvbbish hypocritical advice.

So no hope again for tinubu/osinbajo because their supporters bank on anti igbo sentiment to get the preciedency.

They were rejoicing when he called some region 5%..

They won't be happy as the same buhari they were surppoting for discriminating against some region is now preaching against it.

Equity and justice breeds unity....

As if e get where sweet politics dey.

Kpurumiri people no go hear wooo

Buhari the scammer!

Mtcheew

You that threatened to soak the baboon in blood is giving advice.You that threatened to create a parallel government should you lose the election is giving advice.Bandit

Lalasticlala!

Mitchew! A sanctimonious hypocrite always lecturing others on what he will never do.

Amotolongbo:
Hypocritical advice.

We still remember the “dog and baboon” story

don't forget the dot in circle comment
Also the 1967 language, comment all from the hypocrite

Says Buharibandit

Only if they would listen.

The politicians they are killing themselves for are friends

"SHEIKH FH".

What is happening in Osun is what? Lalasticlala!

Ok