Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation Awards Scholarships to 50 Students, Advocates for Peaceful Youth Participation in Politics
Victor Tulutu Foundation. Picture Credit : Victor Tulutu Foundation
In a significant move to empower young Nigerians, the Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation has awarded scholarships to 50 students, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This announcement was made by the foundation’s president, Dr. Victor Briggs, during the maiden youth political participation and governance training programme, held in collaboration with the University of Port Harcourt.
Promoting Education and Peaceful Political Involvement
The training programme, which brought together youth leaders and participants from across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, aims to reduce the involvement of young people in political violence. The event attracted notable figures, including the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Owunari Abraham George Will, and Prof. Fidelis Allen, who hosted the event. High-ranking security personnel and prominent members of the academic community also graced the occasion.
Partnership for Youth Development
During his speech, Prof. George Will praised the partnership between the university and the Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation, expressing appreciation for Dr. Briggs’ generosity and commitment to youth empowerment. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in providing young Nigerians with opportunities for personal development, education, and peaceful engagement in the political space.
Empowering the youth through education is key to building a peaceful and prosperous nation. When young people are equipped with knowledge and opportunity, they become agents of positive change, not tools of violence.” – Dr. Victor Briggs, President of the Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation
Encouraging Non-Violent Participation in Politics
Speakers at the event focused on the importance of educating and empowering the youth to engage in politics responsibly, without resorting to violence. They stressed that Nigeria’s future depends on the peaceful involvement of its young people in governance. The participants, which included both indigenes and non-indigenes of Rivers State, pledged to resist being used as tools for violence by politicians.
Youth Pledge to Advocate for Change
In response, the scholarship recipients and other participants promised to contribute positively to their communities. They committed to using the knowledge gained during the programme to foster peace and development in their local areas, especially as Nigeria approaches critical election seasons. This initiative not only provides financial support for students but also serves as a platform to advocate for youth involvement in the nation’s governance, without violence or exploitation. Through efforts like this, the Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation is contributing to building a more peaceful and educated society for Nigeria’s future.
In conclusion, the Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation is setting a strong example by not only supporting education through scholarships but also encouraging the peaceful involvement of youth in Nigeria’s political landscape. By empowering young people with knowledge and resources, initiatives like this contribute to shaping a future where the next generation can lead with integrity and purpose, ensuring that violence has no place in the political process. The foundation’s efforts reflect a commitment to fostering a more peaceful, educated, and empowered Nigeria.
