Lagos: The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on Nigerian youths to leverage their creativity, skills, and determination to transform the country into a global innovation hub. Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, President and Chairman of the Council of CIBN, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the third edition of the institute’s Generation Next Forum. He emphasized the need to reposition the country for sustainable development.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Olanrewaju highlighted that Nigeria’s youthful population, with a median age of 18 years, is one of the youngest in the world and represents a resource that could be harnessed to drive innovation and economic growth. He mentioned that the programme was designed to inspire and equip young Nigerians to lead the nation’s transformation, especially in an era of rapid digital disruption and shifting global priorities.
The theme of the programme is ‘Think, Innovate, Transform: The Power of Youth in Repositioning Nigeria for Sustainable Development’. Olanrewaju stated that the event was organized to commemorate the 2025 International Youth Day. He noted that the youthful energy present in Nigeria is a resource, not a liability, and if properly harnessed with vision, creativity, and determination, it can drive the transformation needed to position Nigeria as a global innovation hub.
