Youths urged to be partners in Nigerian project

There is a need for all stakeholders to support Nigerian teenagers and youths to contribute positively to the Nigerian project, it has been observed.

Besides, parents were implored to understand the psyche of the current set of teenagers usually referred to as “the Millennials”, and dialogue with them, in view of the fact that, they are going through what psychologists call “Exploratory stage”.

These were some of the observations at the summit with the theme: “Discovering and harnessing the potentials of 21st century Muslim Teens” organized by the NasruLlahil Fathi Society (NASFAT).

The summit was organized as part of the efforts of the Society to ensure that Nigerian Teenagers, who are a critical mass in the Nigerian project, are assisted to harness their individual talents, gifts and resources towards nation building.

Parents were also advised by the panelists to engage their Children regularly and understand “Teenagers’ mentality, vocabularies and language” and educate them on the Islamic points of view.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Missioner of Nasfat, Imam Abdul-Azeez Morufu Onike, noted that it was heartwarming that teenagers were being given the opportunity to spare with a view to making their talents and resources useful to Nigeria.

The Education Secretary of Nasfat, Dr Rahmat

Adisa said, her committee in collaboration with its Children affairs counterpart realised that, this budding and energetic segment needs to always be heard and guided appropriately.