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International Youth Day:  Tolulope Philips Charges Young Nigerians to Leverage Technology for Sustainable Development

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As the world marks International Youth Day, Hon. Tolulope Oluwafikayo Philips, former House of Representatives Candidate for Labour Party in Ogun State, has called on young Nigerians to harness the power of technology to drive sustainable development and create opportunities for themselves.

In a press statement in Abeokuta, Hon. Philips emphasized the need for digital literacy and skills acquisition to compete in the global market.

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 He urged young people to utilize digital platforms to access information, resources, and opportunities, and to leverage social media to advocate for causes that promote sustainable development and social justice.

Hon. Philips also challenged the government and stakeholders to invest in digital infrastructure, provide opportunities for digital skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and employment, and create an enabling environment that fosters innovation and progress in the digital space.

With the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”, Hon. Philips believes that young Nigerians have the potential to drive positive change through digital pathways. 

 

His words “In today’s digital age, it is imperative that we harness the power of technology to drive sustainable development and create opportunities for our young people,”

 

“I urge the young people of Ogun State and Nigeria to embrace digital literacy and acquire skills that will make them competitive in the global market,” Philips emphasized. 

“They should utilize digital platforms to access information, resources, and opportunities that will support their growth and development, and leverage social media to advocate for causes that promote sustainable development and social justice.”

“As we celebrate International Youth Day, let us recognize the potential of our young people to drive sustainable development through digital pathways,” Philips concluded. 

 

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