Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has extended felicitations to young people across Nigeria on the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, celebrating their resilience, innovation, and unwavering contribution to national development.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and obtained by 9japarrot, the lawmaker commended millions of Nigerian youths whose courage and creative energy continue to drive enterprise, skill acquisition, and community development despite prevailing socioeconomic headwinds.
Acknowledging current economic realities, Senator Kalu urged young Nigerians to remain steadfast, maintaining that their talent and determination remain central to the nation’s progress and stating that the country believes in their potential and must continue working to build an environment where every young person can thrive.
He emphasized that the youth are not merely future leaders, but essential partners and leaders in contemporary Nigerian governance and economic building.
Concluding his message, the Lawmaker urged the nation’s youth to keep believing in themselves, keep working hard, and keep hope alive, reassuring them that present challenges will not define their tomorrow.
