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My fellow young citizens,

I’m honored to celebrate this Youth Day with a message of hope, empowerment, and solidarity.
Today, we recognize the boundless energy, creativity, and determination of young people in our country. We celebrate your achievements, your resilience, and your unwavering commitment to creating a better world.

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to empower you with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive. To foster your integration into the job market, we will promote entrepreneurial culture, support youth-led projects, and create opportunities for self-employment. We will also revitalize and diversify our economy, creating new job opportunities for our youth.

This year’s theme reminds us of the importance of intergenerational solidarity and innovation. We need people of all ages to join forces and work together to address the complex challenges we face, from climate change to social inequality.

As the President of the Democratic Union, I pledge to support and amplify the voices of young people. We will work tirelessly to create opportunities for youth participation, leadership, and innovation.
As the Democratic Union, we will appoint the youth to be District Commissioners in all the Districts of the country besides other roles in central government.

So, to all the young people out there, I say: your voice matters, your actions count, and your future is bright. Let’s work together to build a world that is just, equitable, and sustainable for all.

I wish you all a happy Youth Day. Let us work together to build a brighter future for ourselves, our communities, and our great nation.
Long live our young people!
May God bless you.
Thank you

Ackim Antony Njobvu
President, Democratic Union (DU)

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