Falana Urges Nigerian Youths To Hold Leaders Accountable, Reclaim Nation Future

Falana Urges Nigerian Youths To Hold Leaders Accountable, Reclaim Nation Future

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on Nigerian youths to actively challenge those in power and take charge of shaping the country’s future.

Speaking at the sixth annual Youth Leadership Conference held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Saturday, Falana highlighted the worsening state of the country and the increasing hardships faced by the younger generation….READ MORE…

He urged youths to confront leadership failures, especially as many current officeholders belong to an older generation that enjoyed a more dignified and hopeful Nigeria.

“We didn’t endure the hardships you’re experiencing today,” he said. “My generation had dreams—ambitious ones—for Nigeria to emerge as a global leader, thanks to its vast human and natural resources. Unfortunately, those dreams have been derailed.”

Falana emphasized the responsibility of the youth to reclaim the nation and encouraged them to draw inspiration from legendary African musicians whose messages championed justice and societal change.

“Our country is not poor,” he added. “What we face is a poverty of ideas. Don’t accept the narrative that you are merely ‘leaders of tomorrow.’ You must assert yourselves as leaders of today and take ownership of the country’s future.”

The legal luminary concluded by urging young Nigerians to engage actively in national discourse and advocacy to ensure meaningful change.