Youths, especially, have been urged to utilise the knowledge they possessed in various areas of specialisation to change the narrative of being viewed as a second fiddle by improving the standard of living in their respective societies.
A professor of computer science and cyber security, Aisha Ali Gombe, made the call while speaking at a one-day conference in Bauchi titled “Changing the Narrative” organised by a nongovernmental organisation, TEDx Bauchi.
According to Ali Gombe, women are the backbone of society as they often lead the way in eradicating challenges bedeviling the various parts of society.
Aisha who is also an expert in computer engineering at the Louisiana State University, USA further explained that despite the challenges she has battled, that did not prevent her from becoming what she is today.
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On her part, veteran journalist, Eugenia Abu said, avoiding toxic people is one of the ways to prosper in life.
She also described laziness as not an option for a zealous mind.
Also speaking at the event, the National Coordinator for Public Finance on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Mr. Sa’eed Tafida said international donors are doing their best possible to ensure that education is accessible and affordable for all.
He tasked the general public, especially the elites and the political class in complementing government efforts towards achieving sustainable visions and goals.
