Ayodele Olawande Urges Nigerian Youths to Focus on Ideas, Not Immediate Gains
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has advised Nigerian youths to shift their focus from short-term financial gains to long-term national development through ideas and meaningful engagement.
He noted that many young people attend political campaigns mainly for immediate gratification rather than contributing constructive ideas that could help shape governance.
According to him
“A lot of people don’t look at the vision; they look at immediate gratification. That’s why people come to campaigns just for money. After the campaign, that’s the end. They don’t contribute ideas
He further encouraged youths to prioritize discussions and innovation when engaging with political leaders, warning that money-driven interactions often lead to neglect afterward.
“So, let’s have something we want to discuss. If you go to a politician and don’t discuss ideas, if you put money first, the politician may give you money, but will ignore you next time. So, it’s time for the youth to work for the betterment of the country. Our leaders don’t fight themselves; only the youth fight themselves to please the leaders,” he said.
