In observance of International Youth Day, the Saliu Mustapha Foundation took a proactive approach by orchestrating a dynamic Youth Summit aimed at promoting green skills and sustainability among the younger generation.
The event, hosted at the Queen Elizabeth School Hall in Ilorin, attracted a fervent gathering of youths who were eager to engage in conversations about environmental responsibility and entrepreneurship.
Mallam Yakub Ishowo, representing the Saliu Mustapha Foundation, expressed sincere appreciation for the attendees’ active involvement, underlining the contemporary significance of green skills and their role in shaping a more sustainable future.
The summit’s pinnacle was the illuminating presentation by Prof Usman AbdulRaheem, a distinguished academic from the University of Ilorin’s Department of Geography.
Prof AbdulRaheem delved deeply into the event’s core theme – “Green Skills for Youth, Towards a Sustainable World” – passionately elucidating how nurturing green skills in young individuals can chart a course toward a planet that is both greener and healthier.
Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, Director of the Center for Community Development at Kwara State University, captured the audience’s attention with his discourse on vital subjects such as renewable energy, deforestation, recycling, and the inherent risks.
He shed light on the dire consequences of neglecting environmental concerns and shared potential solutions.
Dr Olohungbebe also motivated the youth to embrace entrepreneurship, harnessing their skills for the collective betterment while fostering economic advancement.
The Saliu Mustapha Foundation, established by Mallam Saliu Mustapha, Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, demonstrated its commitment to nurturing a brighter future for the region’s youth.
Through this Youth Summit, the foundation provided a platform for learning, discourse, and tangible action, motivating attendees to assume proactive roles in constructing a sustainable and prosperous world.
The event culminated on an optimistic note, leaving participants inspired and armed with knowledge to make impactful contributions towards a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.
