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The Niger Delta Young Professionals, NDYP, has said that the true strength of the region lies in its human capital, especially its youth.<\/p>\n

The group said this while calling for a government and private sector supportive ecosystem to drive the growth and development of young entrepreneurs in the oil-rich region.<\/p>\n

Coordinator of the NDYP, Mr. Gerald So-George made the call in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State, weekend, at the 4th Niger Delta MSME Summit.<\/p>\n

He stressed that governments in the region must recognize that \u201cour youths are our greatest assets.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that a \u201cviable ecosystem for government and the private sector to come together to further the growth and development of entrepreneurs in the region\u201d must be created.<\/p>\n

He said this included \u201cthe provision of capital (seed and low-cost financial options), mentorship, and grooming\u201d.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the dual identity of the Niger Delta: a region rich in resources, but beset by challenges such as environmental degradation, social unrest, and economic neglect.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the untapped potential of the region\u2019s human capital, particularly its young people, as a driving force for change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe true strength of this region lies in its human capital, especially its youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Nigeria moves towards economic diversification, there is an urgent need for the young population in the Niger Delta to embrace entrepreneurship,\u201d So-George charged the youths.<\/p>\n

True strength of Niger Delta lies in youths \u2013 Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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