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PRESS STATEMENT IN COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION WITH THE THEME FROM CLICKS TO PROGRESS: YOUTH DIGITAL PATHWAYS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BY IGALA – BASSA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (IBDI)
Dear Youths of Igala – Bassa,
The Board and Management of Igala – Bassa Development Initiative (IBDI) wishes to congratulate the resilient youths of Igala – Bassa in celebration of the International Youth day with the theme: FROM CLICKS TO PROGRESS: YOUTH DIGITAL PATHWAYS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
We thank the Almighty God for his abundance mercies and grace to be alive to witness and celebrate this year’s edition of the International Youth day.
This years theme aims at celebrating the contributions of youth in the digital world, which can further help and inspire collaboration to achieve the long-term goal of sustainable development. According to the UN, the theme discusses the connection between digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process.
As we are all aware, the youths of Igala -Bassa are amongst the demography that forms the largest demographic of users and developers shaping digital trends globally. As the 2030 deadline for the SDGs approaches, youth remain an essential demographic group in leveraging the transformative power of technologies to address global challenges.
In recent years, we have witnessed how digital transformation has profoundly impacted various aspects of life, from education and food security, health, to employment opportunities. However, we also recognise that significant challenges remain, especially for our brothers and sisters in remote areas who may not fully experience the benefits of this transformation.
Igala – Bassa Initiative will continue to work to develop digital infrastructure, provide digital skills training, and create equitable opportunities for our youths, no matter where they are as this forms part of our thematic focused area for the development of Igala-Bassa.
Let us together, with a burning passion, step into a brighter future, where digitalisation is not just a tool but a bridge that connects us to a sustainable future.
The Management of Igala – Bassa Development Initiative (IBDI) wishes all our esteemed youths a fruitful youth day celebrations.
Sincerely,
Amb. Michael Achor Joshua
Head, Youth Development.
For: Igala – Bassa Development Initiative (IBDI)
