The United States consular general in Lagos state says Nigeria has a unique entrepreneurial environment.
He made the statement at the third annual.
Carrington fellowship network Lecture where 50 fellow members of the network graduated in Akoka, Lagos state.
Walter Carrington served as U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria from 1993 to 1997, where he stood firm with the civil society in fighting the military junta during the Sanni Abacha administration.
His ideals of bringing back democracy to Nigeria were recognized by all.
At this third annual Carrington fellowship network, his memory of promoting civil rights and reshaping what leadership is all about.
In her opening speech, the wife of the late diplomat says Building entrepreneurship in the future is important for the country to survive.
The vice chancellor of UNILAG says Nigeria youth are innovative.
For the U.S. consular general, Lagos youth entrepreneurship and civil engagement are the foundation of democracy.
Over 250 young persons passed through the network, and this cohort trained over 80 fellows. Graduating 50 of them.
In her keynote speech , with the theme: Innovate, create and sustain: Youth entrepreneurship for a better future, entrepreneurship gives young people the opportunity to tap into their talents.
For the fellowship network, leadership is to serve , leadership is character, and Nigerian must produce with his traits.
