Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has advised African youths to be intentional about learning leadership skills.
He said Africa needs visionary leaders to take it out of the doldrums.
Yari spoke during the inauguration of the President of the All African Students Union (ASSU), Osisiogu Osikenyi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs auditorium, Accra, Ghana.
The former governor noted that leadership qualities are better imbibed at the early stages.
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Represented by Garba Mohammed Gololo, the former governor, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water Resources, urged African leaders to work together for the interest of the continent.
He said Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing his best to move the country forward by introducing economic reforms.
Yari also urged other African leaders to take a cue from their Nigerian counterpart.
The former governor,who was presented with a distinguished award of Leadership and Services, expressed appreciation to ASSU for honouring him.
He said Nigeria shares in the recognition.