Creative Mind is Core for Sustainable Development - Augustine Igweshi



By Genesis ogiri, Abuja 

The Creative Mind Initiative has  hosted a pivotal event for the future of Nigeria. The one-day Summit, held on Saturday 17th August, 2024 , brought together dignitaries across board to discuss issues bothering the Nations of Africa and Nigeria in particular.

Saturday Newsway Media reports that, the prestigious summit held at Maryam Babangida National Center For Women Development in Abuja.

Mr. Augustine Igweshi, executive Director Center For Peace Advocate and sustainable Development While speaking with Newsmen reiterated his commitment to championing the crusade of Creative Mind. He maintained that creative mindset is Core for Sustainable Development

"Adding that, Youth are the leaders of today. He advised Nigeria Youth to build capacity, share ideas and potential that will lead to sustainable Development. 

"Noting that, the current administration has rolled out some laudable initiatives that are of great benefits, while charging the youth to key into those program. 

" He stressed that, Nigeria Youth should use the instrument of dialogue to get the attention of government rather than continue PROTEST 

This gathering served as a launchpad for collaborative problem-solving and strategic planning aimed at tackling Africa’s most pressing development challenges.

The summit’s participants weren’t just observers. These future leaders, representing the vanguard of African leadership, actively engaged in conference on leadership development, strategic planning sessions, and community development activities.

Recognizing Africa’s unique advantage of having the worlds’ youngest population, these young minds were determined to harness this demographic potential by strategically investing in economic and social development.

Discussions centered around key pillars of sustainable Development Goals, crucial to Africa’s advancement.

food security through innovative agricultural policies, inclusive economic growth by integrating all segments of society, fostering innovation and technology through increased R&D funding, and finally, promoting cultural and creative industries as drivers of economic diversification and cultural expression.

The “creative Mind ” program isn’t just talk. It’s already fostering concrete collaborations amongst its members. 

This initiative culminates in “Youth Tech Challenge Africa,” a global competition to This event will see  young minds explore a wide range of innovative fields, including robotics and artificial intelligence.

We need to bridge the gap between the challenges we face and the solutions we can create,” Augustine Igweshi, a summit participant, told  Newsway Media  theat , the event, highlighting the collective desire to translate ideas into action. 

The Summit underscores the  unwavering commitment to Africa’s development. Their vision for the continent is built on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

The summit provided a platform for young Nigerian leaders to connect, share ideas, and build sustainable initiatives that pave the way for a brighter future for Africa.

The success of this event sets the stage for continued collaboration and the implementation of the proposed solutions. As Afs young leaders bridge the gap between potential and progress, the continent can look forward to a future brimming with possibilities.

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