Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Twitter handle of Nosa Asemota | https://twitter.com/nosasemota] On 10 July, I gave a keynote address to the students of the Political Science Department at Chrisland University in Abeokuta.
My address, titled “Developments in Kenya: Lessons for Nigeria,” focused on a critical issue: the remarkable achievements of Kenya’s Gen-Zs. These young people are actively stepping up and demonstrating that they are the leaders of today, ready to move their parents aside. This address had since been published in its entirety by Premium Times, which could be a useful read that your Assistants/Advisers could summarise into a few paragraphs.
I not only told stories about Kenya but also drew some lessons for Nigeria. The problem in Kenya started with the 2024 Finance Bill that had been submitted to the Kenyan parliament by President William Ruto’s government in May. On 18 June, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose the proposed tax reforms in the Bill, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa.
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convinced you can take some baby steps by prioritising transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement to navigate the complex economic landscape and foster inclusive growth. By learning from Kenya’s experience, you can steer Nigerian policymakers to chart a path towards a resilient economy and an equitable society. In this regard, your campaign slo.