Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said various challenges facing the country will soon be over, urging youths in the country to face the future with confidence.
The governor, while addressing the National Youth Service Corps members at a passing out parade, noted that despite the challenges assailing the country, it will still be great.
Makinde, whose daughter was among the corps members, admonished the youth to explore the opportunity provided by the compulsory service to the nation to lay a solid foundation for the future and not to take the assignment lightly.
The governor said that some of the youths would meet their life partners during the youth service as he did about 34 years ago, urging the youths to be focused and responsible.
“I want to thank the Camp officials for having me here today. It is a great opportunity for me to address the future leaders of our country.
“I did this exactly 34 years ago when some of you were not yet born. But I want to tell you that you are starting a journey that will take some of you to the peak of your ambitions.
“Thirty-four years ago, I would not have thought I would become a governor in Nigeria. So, we have future governors and presidents here.
“I can only point out just two things; my own daughter is among you today. This means some of us as your leaders are also human. We also go through what you go through and we also go through what your parents go through.
“When I was talking to the representative of the Lagos State Governor, I said I couldn’t believe my daughter would stay here for three weeks, because she wanted to stay for one night but it turned to three weeks”.
Nigeria’s challenges will soon be over – Makinde to Corps members