Vice President Osinbajo heaps praises on Nigerian youths- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has heaped praises on the Nigerian youths - Osinbajo said these young Nigerians have remained focused despite challenges - The vice-president applauded the contribution of celebrities to Nollywood, stand-up comedy, among others Nigeria's vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, May 1, heaped praises on Nigerian youths, sharing stories of young business owners, innovative and tech-driven youths and entertainment giants, Channels TV reports. Legit.ng gathered that Osinbajo, speaking at The Platform, a programme organised by the Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, said these young Nigerians have remained focused despite challenges and increased the nation’s national pride and confidence. The vice president calling for joint support for successful nation building, said: “What we can do together to ensure that we don’t spend the rest of our days looking forward to path frozen by inaction and resolve to do the same things over and over again while hoping for a different results. I believe the solution is building back Nigerian bridge. READ ALSO: Masked DSS operatives, policemen deployed to National Assembly “The bridge will not be one that is built of steel or bricks; this bridge will be built with the wisdom of the elderly and the strength of the youths. All of us deserve some accolades. “And then there is the entertainment industry whose main advantage lies in how it transcend tribe, tongue and location to bring joy to the springs of many Nigerians. “Think how much bliss, the music videos of Clarence Peters and the best-selling comedies of Ayo Makun, Basketmouth, Akpororo, Chigul, Falz D Bahd Guy, Funke Akindele, Jenifa and the talented singer comedian Kenny Black have brought to audiences home and abroad." The vice president also said it is the role of the government to create enabling environment for young Nigerians to thrive and nation building. According to him, nation building cannot only be achieved from political landscape but by every individual contributing their quota to Nigeria. He said: “Nation building in its classical sense really just refers to the formal and informal processes by which political leadership attempt to build a national identity, especially in ethnically and religiously diverse societies. “It is my own thesis that while government’s role is enhancing the vision and creating the environment for nationhood, the real building of nations is done and best seen through the accomplishments of many outside of political leadership. “Men and women in business in agriculture, in education, in entertainment and the art, who by just doing their business diligently or serving faithfully or making sacrifices contribute to building the economies and social systems, that ultimately build the nation.” PAY ATTENTION: Read the news on Nigeria’s #1 news app He urged everyone to learn from these young Nigerians who by just doing their own work have faithfully contributed to the building of Nigeria’s economy and the building our nation. “They have increased our nation pride and confidence and inspired others to be the best that they can be,” Osinbajo added. Legit.ng previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari said most youths from the northern part of Nigeria were uneducated or school dropouts. President Buhari was reported to have said this in an interview he had with Voice of America, Hausa service, in Washington, United States on Tuesday, May 1. He was also reported to have said that Nigerian media refused to give proper interpretations to his recent statement in which he was widely quoted as describing a lot of Nigerian youths as lazy. 2019 reelection bid: Should President Buhari heed Obasanjo's advice? - on Legit.ng TV: Source: Legit.ng - Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has heaped praises on the Nigerian youths - Osinbajo said these young Nigerians have remained focused despite challenges - The vice-president applauded the contribution of celebrities to Nollywood, stand-up comedy, among others Legit.ng READ ALSO: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng