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The National Youth Chairman of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Ameen Abdul, has urged Nigerian youth to seize control of their futures and become agents of change.
Speaking at the end of the 18th International Youth Camp, held at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Training School, Abdul emphasized that real change starts with individual efforts rather than complaints.
“There is no prize for complaining. Anybody can complain about their circumstances. However, the youth must understand that the world is changed not by a multitude of people, but one person at a time,” Abdul stated.
He urged young Nigerians to begin making positive changes in their own communities, asserting that collective action starts with individual initiative.
The week-long camp, which attracted young Red Crossers from across Nigeria and other countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, and Seychelles, featured a comprehensive programme of activities.
Participants engaged in First Aid simulations and practicals, climate change sessions, leadership development, skills acquisition workshops, and lectures on artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.
The camp also included fitness sessions, social nights, cultural displays, and a beauty pageant.
The camp was organized to international standards, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the NRCS National Youth Wing under Abdul’s leadership.
Mr. Sidney Osawaru, the National Youth Adviser, played a pivotal role in ensuring the camp’s success. His guidance was crucial in making each moment of the camp impactful, from the intense workshops to the shared meals that fostered friendships and collaboration.
Osawaru highlighted the importance of earning leadership roles through effort and dedication.
“The camp is a lasting testimony to the power of what is possible when young people work together.
The youth must understand that nobody is going to simply hand over leadership to them. Power is not given. You have to earn it. You must show the capacity to lead,” he said.
Abdul echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the camp marked the beginning of a new chapter for the young participants.
“This camp may have concluded, but the journey for these young humanitarians is just beginning. They’ve been equipped with the tools, the knowledge, and most importantly, the passion to make a difference.
And as they step into the world, they carry with them the essence of what it means to be a Red Cross volunteer: to alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found,”
The camp not only provided participants with practical skills and knowledge but also fostered a sense of unity and collective purpose.
As these young leaders move forward, they carry with them the spirit of the Red Cross, ready to contribute positively to their communities and beyond.
