CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE: UNFPA Representative Calls on Youth to Take Charge
Tele-Congo, DRTV, MN TV and Top TV reported on 29 July on a Youth Conference organized on 28 July at the Brazzaville University campus featuring President Sassou Nguesso's Special Advisor Minister Obenga, UNFPA Representative David Lawson and Congolese Ebina Foundation President Washington Ebina, in the presence of over 300 students, on the theme, "Youth and Students Contribution for the emergence of Congo by 2025." During a vivid exchange, the importance for youth to be responsible and take initiatives for the future of the country were discussed. Mr. Lawson said, "African youth must rebuild its own dream for a brighter future for the continent, like their elders dreamt of independence. This dream must be built on your vision and actions articulated around fundamental values: responsibility, respect for oneself and each other, solidarity, national unity and creativity."