Dr Abu Sakara urges African youth to lead economic freedom
The Founder of the National Interest Movement, Dr Abu Sakara Foster, has challenged African youth to take charge of the continent’s liberation by dismantling the economic and political architecture that continues to suppress its freedom and development.
Dr. Abu Sakara Foster, founder of the National Interest Movement, has urged African youth to take the lead in liberating the continent by dismantling the economic and political systems that hinder its freedom and growth. At a youth dialogue in Accra on Saturday, the topic was "Reclaiming Africa's wealth, resisting neocolonial bondage."
Speakers and attendees came from different regions across the continent, including Nigeria, Niger, and Guinea. Dr. Sakara emphasized that young people are the future of Africa and have a vital part to play in redefining its destiny. He explained that the current global economic and political structures confine Africa's trade and limit its ability to use its resources for its own people.
This oppressive system, he described, has become normalized, stifling African ingenuity and economic independence. To confront this, Dr. Sakara called for increased involvement and engagement of the African diaspora. He warned that failing to seize this opportunity could lock the continent into another unfavorable structure in the coming years, delaying its progress.
Leveraging the knowledge, skills, and resources passed down through generations, combined with the diaspora's strength, could create new economic and human spaces for sustainable development. Dr. Sakara stressed that connecting with the diaspora should involve more than just symbolic gestures or advice to leaders; it requires deeper and more practical integration.
He envisioning diaspora members returning to form integrated communities within Africa, so that over generations, they would be seen as part of the continent's fabric. Although acknowledging that such a vision is challenging to achieve, Dr. Sakara emphasized its importance for future generations. He encouraged conference participants to consider the various aspects of the struggle, including economic, geopolitical, and social fronts, and to reflect on their roles in each area.
He urged unity and commitment, asking the youth to feel at home and prepare themselves to be active participants in shaping Africa's future.
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