{"id":162108,"date":"2025-05-11T16:57:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T15:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubu-tasks-next-generation-of-africans-to-rise-with-courage-for-continents-prosperity"},"modified":"2025-05-11T18:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T17:04:02","slug":"tinubu-tasks-next-generation-of-africans-to-rise-with-courage-for-continents-prosperity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tinubu-tasks-next-generation-of-africans-to-rise-with-courage-for-continents-prosperity","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu tasks next generation of Africans to rise with courage for continent\u2019s prosperity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu has charged the next generation of Africans, in science and technology, education, governance, entrepreneurship and art to rise with courage and contribute to the making of a united, peaceful and prosperous continent.<\/p>\n<p>He made the call as special guest of honour at the 25th Anniversary of the Millennium Excellence Prize, held at the Manhyia Palace, Kumasi, Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, President Tinubu said that Africans must continue to work together in shaping their shared destiny.<\/p>\n<p>A statement by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media Office, Magnus Eze, on Sunday reported President Tinubu as saying that the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration was aimed at transforming lives, fostering inclusive growth, and positioning Nigeria as a cornerstone of regional integration and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>He urged guests at the event to continue to inspire excellence, strive to uphold the values of leadership with service and invest in youths while championing collaboration across borders.<\/p>\n<p>The President praised the Life Patron of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, for the invitation extended to him and hosting the distinguished event.<\/p>\n<p>Noting that the award ceremony had from inception in 1988 remained a beacon of inspiration and recognition across the continent, President Tinubu stated that its mission of identifying, celebrating and supporting those who had distinguished themselves in the pursuit of African development, resonated deeply with the aspirations of Nigeria and indeed, all African nations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI salute the visionaries who have nurtured this institution for a quarter of a century, and also celebrate the values of honour, integrity, service and excellence that underpin its work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He lauded the organisers for identifying and celebrating Africa\u2019s shining lights, individuals whose lives and work had lifted the continent and inspired generations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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