Hon. Shehu Saleh Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship at NYMEF Summit in Abuja
ABUJA - Honourable Shehu Saleh, member of the House of Representatives for Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency, Niger State, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to youth mentorship, empowerment, and leadership development. Addressing participants at the Nigeria Youth Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Development Forum (NYMEF), held at the prestigious National Merit Award House, Metama, Hon. Saleh emphasized the pivotal role of political leadership in creating opportunities, nurturing talent, and guiding the next generation toward meaningful engagement in nation-building.
Anchored in a vision of service and progress, Hon. Saleh highlighted the necessity of equipping young Nigerians with entrepreneurial skills, innovative thinking, and strategic mentorship, stressing that today’s youth are not only stakeholders of the present but the leaders and architects of Nigeria’s future.
The high-level summit convened policymakers, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore actionable pathways for sustainable youth-led development, leadership cultivation, and economic empowerment. Within this dynamic environment, Hon. Saleh lauded the transformative efforts of NYMEF, a youth-driven initiative dedicated to fostering self-reliance, innovation, and purposeful action among young Nigerians.
Underscoring the importance of political stewardship in youth development, he urged young people to harness available opportunities, embrace mentorship, and channel their creativity into ventures that drive personal, community, and national progress. He further commended NYMEF President, Comrade Sahabi Mamuda Auna, for creating a platform that inspires, equips, and mobilizes young people to achieve excellence and make a lasting societal impact.
Political observers described his presence at the summit as a significant reaffirmation of his commitment to youth-focused governance, noting that Hon. Shehu Saleh’s engagement reflects a leadership style deeply attuned to the aspirations, challenges, and transformative potential of young Nigerians. To many analysts, the presence of Honourable Shehu Saleh at the youth-focused gathering stands as a powerful testament to his unwavering dedication to youth development, mentorship, and empowerment.
His participation at the NYMEF Summit in Abuja transcends ceremonial appearance—it represents a deliberate and strategic investment in the future of young people across Magama/Rijau and the nation at large. Hon. Saleh’s involvement reinforces the message that responsible political leadership must remain close to the heartbeat of the youth, listen attentively to their concerns, and support platforms that cultivate their entrepreneurial potential, leadership capacity, and innovative drive.
Observers note that his engagement signals a leadership philosophy rooted in accessibility, responsiveness, and a clear understanding that Nigeria’s socio-economic progress is inseparable from the growth, empowerment, and advancement of its youthful population.
By standing with the youth at such a transformative forum, Hon. Shehu Saleh demonstrates a decisive policy direction: youth mentorship, entrepreneurship development, and economic empowerment are fundamental pillars for building a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria. His presence reinforces hope, inspires trust, and underscores his resolve to elevate the capacity of young Nigerians to lead with vision, creativity, and confidence in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Through his engagement at NYMEF, Hon. Shehu Saleh reinforced his conviction that effective political leadership is measured by its capacity to empower the youth, cultivate innovation, and lay the foundation for a prosperous and resilient Nigeria—led by an informed, skilled, and motivated generation.
