Stakeholders at TEDxMaitama conference have urged Nigerians to vote for candidates with impeccable track record in human capital and economic development as well as security.
The conference was organised to help shape the minds of people to make the best decisions when at crossroads and while building a future-proofed mindset under the theme ‘Crossroad.’
The stakeholders also stressed that despite challenges facing youths such as inadequate power supply, poor taxation, and insecurity, there are still a lot of opportunities that youth can tap into and earn a living.
The Convener of TEDxMaitama, Paschal Offordum noted that if businesses like paystack, flutter wave, and a lot of tech businesses, have been built out of Nigeria, then, we can still survive in Nigeria because what we have here might not be in other countries, therefore we should try and build our own country.
“I had that idea or intention to travel out before but then I considered a lot of circumstances and still discovered that Nigeria is still the best place to start the business looking at the taxes compared to other countries. despite the environment not favorable.
“Youths should be able to find ways to do things themselves irrespective of the challenging environment. Everyone should know that Nigeria is a tough place to survive, but it’s also fine that you go beyond those challenges.”
Speaking on the forthcoming election, he said since Nigeria’s Independence, political parties have failed the country adding that it is unfortunate that the Nigerian political environment doesn’t support independent candidates.
He, however, urged ‘the
electorate to vote for qualified candidates with good tracking records.
Also speaking, founder of Welcome2Africa International, Bamidele Seun Owoola said despite all the challenges in Nigeria, there is opportunity and potential in the country.
According to her, companies in Nigeria are still raising millions of dollars to support Agribusiness in the country, saying that challenges are all over the world. She said no country is free from economic challenges, “therefore we should not be quick think of leaving this country to another country and seeking greener pastures.”
A socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu urged youths to take their dream seriously.
“It is very important that we know that our dreams are very valid and we can go on not only to achieve what we want to achieve but also to inspire others in the process of achieving what we want to achieve,” she said.
