Beyond the talk

To proffer solutions to problems facing the youth, women and Nigerians in particular is beyond organizing conferences, workshops or seminars, it is not about the roundtable discussions. I’ve attended different workshops, seminars and roundtable discussions in this country; we’ve discussed on varying issues affecting this country be it economic, political or social, but nothing has […]

To proffer solutions to problems facing the youth, women and Nigerians in particular is beyond organizing conferences, workshops or seminars, it is not about the roundtable discussions. I’ve attended different workshops, seminars and roundtable discussions in this country; we’ve discussed on varying issues affecting this country be it economic, political or social, but nothing has changed.

What motivated me to write this short article was my recent participation in the Kano Youth Summit with the theme, “Youth Inclusiveness as a Driver for Sustainable Growth & Development”.

Areas of development like Education, Agriculture, Health, ICT, Economy, Governance and Mentorship formed part of the discussion.

I’m not against this kind of meetings, but my problem is putting what was discussed into action. Most of the actors at this kind of events are the elite youths; the ordinary youth has no opportunity to be part of this because of poor education. He may not get the opportunity of being invited, even if he is; it will be difficult for him to understand the topic of discussion. 

Instead of organizing such events in cities, there is a need to organize theme at the grassroots, in areas where people are in need of awareness.

Putting what was discussed at summits, workshops and conferences to good use will   change the lives of people.   We should go beyond talking/ communiqué writing. 

Adnan Mukhtar Tudunwada is a public affairs analyst and he wrote from Kano.