By Chinazaekpere Chinwendu
Abia State, Nigeria – July 18, 2025 —
Youth advocate and philanthropist, Onyekwere Akym Uche, has called on Nigerian youths to take up the mantle of national rebirth through responsible participation in civic life, leadership, and community development.
Speaking, Akym emphasized that Nigeria's future depends largely on how seriously young people approach their responsibilities today.
“The destiny of Nigeria cannot be outsourced. It rests on the shoulders of the youth. We must awaken from political apathy, moral indifference, and selfish ambitions, and rise to lead with courage, integrity, and vision,” Akym declared.
He lamented the continuous recycling of poor leadership and the deepening moral decay in the society, which he believes stems from the disconnection between young people and the values that once defined the nation; discipline, honesty, patriotism, and service.
“National rebirth begins with personal responsibility. Before we talk about changing Nigeria, we must first change ourselves. Let us cleanse our minds of hate, greed, and laziness. Let us embrace diligence, critical thinking, and respect for law and order,” he added.
Onyekwere Akym Uche also challenged young Nigerians to go beyond social media activism and become active participants in governance, policymaking, and grassroots mobilization.
According to him, keyboard warriors must evolve into community builders.
“Being woke online is not enough. We must go from hashtags to handshakes, from rants to results. Join student unions, volunteer in your community, attend town hall meetings, get your PVC, and contest elections if necessary. Nigeria will not fix itself,” he said.
The former Governorship Candidate also stressed the role of spiritual and moral values in rebuilding the nation, calling on religious leaders to mentor young people not just in faith, but in civic responsibility.
“Faith must translate into action. Let our churches and mosques raise Daniels and Esthers, people who will influence governance without compromise, and speak truth to power without fear,” Akym noted.
He concluded by calling on government institutions to create more enabling environments for youth entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, and leadership incubation.
“We need a system that rewards merit, supports innovation, and punishes corruption. But more importantly, we need young men and women who are ready to pay the price for change. If you love Nigeria, prove it by what you do daily.”
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