By Murtala Muhammad
Young Nigerians have been challenged to recognise themselves as responsible individuals whose contributions are essential for ensuring positive leadership in the country and society at large.
The former Dean of the School of General Studies at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Malam Hassan Alhaji Hassan, made the call during a workshop marking International Human Duties Day organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Bauchi.
Hassan, who serves as a JCI Human Duties Ambassador, stressed that young people must first define themselves as responsible citizens before they can effect meaningful leadership change.
“Unless the youth see themselves as responsible individuals and persons, they cannot contribute to positive leadership or change,” he asserted.
The academic noted that globally, young people represent the demographic group most crucial in shaping future leadership decisions across all sectors of society.
He emphasised that every individual bears responsibility to help establish world-class leadership standards for humanity’s benefit and national development.
Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Alhaji Sani Usman, represented by Dr Abdullahi Mohammed, Dean of the School of Agricultural Engineering – commended JCI Bauchi City for hosting the workshop on campus, noting its positive impact on students and other participants.
JCI Human Duties Ambassador Abigail Hardo Adegoke advised students against endangering their lives when facing setbacks.
“No achievement matters if the achiever isn’t alive to see it,” she cautioned, urging perseverance through challenges.
JCI Bauchi City President Mr Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo appreciated the polytechnic for its support and promised continued collaboration to provide leadership mentoring programmes that prepare students for future roles.
International Human Duties Day, observed annually on 10 July, promotes awareness of humanitarian service for building a better society.
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