If you consider yourself a youth, develop yourself and earned a position in that country. That era of Yaya Jammeh picking you up from nowhere to dump you in a Ministerial position cos he wants to give a semblance of youth representation is probably done with.
It is a fact everywhere, that ministers are mostly political appointees hired (not elected) to see and execute the visions of a president. That though, I believe has to be accompanied with maturity (not just age), experience and tenacity. Age and youthfulness isn't enough.
WE watched our aging Men/Women for 22 years fought a, political liberation in the most terrible climate. Now they're filling political appointments we started crying? I guess some of us may be too young to know how ascension to certain positions work during the First Republic and in any serious government. Youthfulness is Not Enough.
I'd encourage we put our foot on the neck of the President and his administration to create enabling environment and opportunities for us. Handing us employment isn't enough and not sustainable. Be encouraged and engaged in politics, social/community work, entrepreneurship etc, that do not have to be 100% reliant on the govt. I'm not saying the Govt can't employ capable youths but I'd be ashamed to cry and protest against an OJ getting an Agricultural Minister position instead of me cos he's old. He earned it. Did I?
Let's stop the crying and competing with old but experienced and deserving folks for appointments. Go earn yours!
Pata PJ
first published 2/2/2017
No comments:
Post a Comment