{"id":683860,"date":"2019-08-17T02:22:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T02:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"<br><div>\n<p class=\"floatLeft\">Business News of Saturday, 17 August 2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"floatRight\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>thebftonline.com<\/p>\n2019-08-17\n\n<div class=\"article-left\">\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/wp-content"},"modified":"2019-08-17T02:22:47","modified_gmt":"2019-08-17T02:22:47","slug":"africa-beyond-aid-can-be-achieved-through-partnerships-and-youth-mentorship-obasanjo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2019\/08\/17\/africa-beyond-aid-can-be-achieved-through-partnerships-and-youth-mentorship-obasanjo\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa Beyond Aid can be achieved through partnerships and youth mentorship \u2013 Obasanjo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"floatLeft\">Business News of Saturday, 17 August 2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"floatRight\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>thebftonline.com<\/p>\n<p>2019-08-17<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-left\">\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29149303.295.jpg\" alt=\"Obasanjo  Prez\" title=\"Obasanjo  Prez\" width=\"295\" height=\"220\" \/><span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"clear:right\">Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria has stated that the realization of \u2018Africa Beyond Aid\u2019 can only be achieved through partnerships and youth mentorship.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the Africa Beyond Aid agenda can only be achieved through partnerships and broader inclusiveness of the youth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe transformation of Africa lies in the power of the youth. To ensure an empowered youth, governments in Africa must do what is right for the youth; which includes equipping, educating, empowering and giving them skills to ensure that they all have employment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The former Nigerian President was addressing delegates at the conferment and recognition ceremony at the 11th African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>He was initiated as an eminent fellow of the AYGC.<\/p>\n<p>Citing the example of a young Ghanaian farmer Nana Agyei Boafo who was also honoured for his involvement in the Agric sector as a role model to many young ones who aspire to be farmers, Chief Obasanjo also implored on the continent\u2019s leaders to make agricultural business the center-piece of our economic development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother area that needs to be looked at critically is the agricultural sector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we are going to have Africa beyond aid thriving, we must make it the centre piece of our economic development,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged the youth to use Agribusiness as the centre of the value chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me the value chain starts from the point of developing equipment for land preparation, up to putting the food on the table. This is the whole value chain that can provide employment for many and make us independent in food production. We will be food secure, nutrition secure, increase our well- being and banish poverty,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfrica has the youngest population in the world, with about 41 percent of them below 15 years while another 19 percent are between 15 and 24 years; it is estimated that in 2055, the continent\u2019s youth population aged 15 to 24 years, will be more than double 2015\u2019s total of 226 million.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the continent remains hostile to youth participation especially in areas of substantive politics and governance. There is a massive age gap between Africa\u2019s youthful population and its leadership; according to a 2017 UNDP report the average is 62 years.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Obasanjo also called on leaders and other stakeholders such as the Youth Bridge Foundation (organiser of the AYGC) to mobilise resources and guide the African and Diaspora youth with the potential and capacity to fully participate and influence policies that affect the continent as well as grow and build their aspirations in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the Chinese proverb says, the journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. I always say the first step in the right direction. If you are supposed to be going north and you go south, you are not going to get to your destination. Your first step must be in the right direction and what we are doing here tonight is the first step in the right direction,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>He thanked the AYGC for the honour saying, \u201cThis honour, I accept on behalf of the African youth, because it is to raise awareness and appreciate their worth and bring to the fore the dangers that may be looming ahead if we neglect our vibrant and dynamic youth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business News of Saturday, 17 August 2019 Source: thebftonline.com 2019-08-17 Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria has stated that the realization of \u2018Africa Beyond Aid\u2019 can only be achieved through partnerships and youth mentorship. 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