Professor Gwarzo Inspires Youth and Leaders on International Youth Day
Musa Abdullahi Sufi
On this year’s International Youth Day, celebrated under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President of MAAUN Group of Universities and Founder of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, delivered an inspiring message that resonated with young people and leaders across the globe.
In his remarks, Professor Gwarzo reminded the world that youth are not just the future , they are the driving force of today. He emphasized that the energy, creativity, and innovation of young people are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a world beyond 2030 that is peaceful, equitable, and sustainable.
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“When leaders invest in youth,” he stated, “they shape the destiny of nations.” Professor Gwarzo urged governments, institutions, and community leaders to see youth not as passive beneficiaries but as active partners in progress. He called for expanded access to education, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives as strategic investments in lasting peace and prosperity.
Reaffirming his lifelong dedication to empowering young people, the distinguished educationist said “My unwavering commitment is to equip every young person with knowledge, skills, and values to lead a better world.”
This year’s theme: Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, reflects Professor Gwarzo’s belief that transformation begins at the grassroots. He encouraged young people to take bold steps within their communities, knowing that local action creates global impact. “Together, we can turn dreams into lasting change,” he declared.
As International Youth Day continues to serve as a platform to celebrate the contributions of young people, Professor Gwarzo’s message stands as both a challenge and an invitation: a challenge to leaders to invest in the next generation, and an invitation to young people to take ownership of their role in shaping the future.
With a proven record of establishing world-class educational institutions, creating scholarships, and initiating projects in innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development, Professor Gwarzo continues to lead by example, proving that vision, backed by action, changes lives.
In his closing remarks, he left young people with a call-to-action that reflects both the spirit of the day and the urgency of the times:
“Dream big, act now as the world is waiting for you.”