By Fatima Saka
The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI), a non-governmental organization, has unveiled its ambitious to partner with Federal government of Nigeria in providing capacity building for 30 million young entrepreneurs in the nation.
During a press conference held in Abuja on Friday, the group outlined its strategies, including the establishment of Tech Hubs & Skill Acquisition Centers across Nigeria.
URNI also revealed its comprehensive approach to rebranding Nigeria by fostering a sense of patriotism among the country’s youth.
The organization emphasized its commitment to celebrating Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage and encouraging young people to actively contribute to the nation’s progress.
According to organization that this media briefing in Abuja served as a platform to inform journalists about the upcoming launch of the initiative, scheduled for October 26th in the nation’s capital.
URNI reiterated its dedication to ensuring that the movement remains citizen-driven, reflecting the aspirations and dreams of all Nigerians.
The organization plans to engage key national stakeholders, policymakers, corporate leaders, community influencers, and citizens who are devoted to advancing the nation.
URNI aims to project a positive image of Nigeria through technology and community engagement, inspiring patriotism among Nigerians.
The launch event will also introduce the book ‘Faces of Patriotism’ under the theme ‘Rise up Patriot: Take Pride in our Nation.’ URNI seeks to promote a new narrative for Nigeria, highlighting the country’s strengths, unity, and opportunities. The initiative aims to shift the national dialogue from focusing on challenges to celebrating Nigeria’s potential.
Dr. Vincent Ugochukwu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of URNI, underscored the core principles of the initiative, emphasizing the vision to create a nation where Nigerians embrace their heritage and actively contribute to the nation’s progress, adding that URNI places significant emphasis on engaging Nigerian youth, recognizing them as the driving force behind national rebranding efforts.
Mr. Nura Ibrahim Miko, Assistant Chairman of the URNI Advisory Committee, affirmed URNI’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians to lead the charge for positive change and take control of their future.
Also, Mr. Abdulkadir Lawal, URNI Programme Coordinator, praised President Bola Tinubu’s planned 30-day National Youth Conference as a commendable initiative, providing a platform for the youth of Nigeria.
