Make use of opportunities in Africa - Gambian minister tells youth
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Hamat NK Bah, Gambia’s tourism and culture minister, Wednesday challenged young people in Africa to make good use of opportunities back home and stop risking their lives by embarking on perilous journeys to Europe.
He was speaking at the just-concluded two-day regional youth forum on “gender, human rights and peace” which was attended by hundreds of young people from all over Africa.
“Why do you like to die in the high seas through the back way to Europe when the opportunities are here and you can make it at home,” Bah asked the youths.
He advised young people to be part of the political process in Africa, saying political decisions virtually affected all spheres of life in a country.
“Why do you shy away from politics and political process of your countries?” the minister questioned the youth adding: “You have to be part of both political and economic processes and you have to have a fair access to the national cake.”
The forum, which revolved around the theme “Engaging Young African Leaders in the Implementation of the 2030 and 2063 Agendas, Accelerating Positive Social Transformations for a Democratic, Prosperous, Inclusive and Peaceful Africa”, was co-organized by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation and its partners like Trust Africa.
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