Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Ambassador Mpaka LongJohn, has called on the youth to be actively involved in politics to engender the country’s development.
The founder and president of MLJ Marine Oil and Gas noted that the Nigeria dream was in the hands of youths.
“Elections are not won on social media or just talking but by doing the talk, and this is the time to participate in the ongoing voter registration. It’s important for everyone to get involved for mass participation and the betterment of our country,” he stated.
Amb. Mpaka stressed that youths constituted over 65 per cent of the country’s population, stating that their involvement in politics and governance would point the way forward for the country.
“This is the time for the civil society to save this country from retrogression by encouraging youths to take active part in politicking,” he said.
Amb. Mpaka said that youths should not sit at home and criticise leaders; when their impact in enshrining good governance, can be achieved with their numerical strength.
“Youths must also register with political parties and ensure that the right thing especially the principles of internal democracy and fairness was enshrined in their political party of choice.
“If the Nigerian youths must stand up and be counted while making a difference in our national polity; youths must stand up and unite to ensure that the right thing and right people are supported in political parties.
“You can even bring in bright ideas that will make your party of choice move forward and bring progress in the entire country electoral-wise,’’ he said.
The Kalabari born businessman noted that youths should use their numeric strength to influence what political parties do and how political parties are managed to enthrone quality and positive political representation.
“The days of thuggery and other violent malpractices during elections is over. So, youths must add value to themselves for people to see their worth and believe in their ideology and passion.
“In other climes, youths are making positive difference and Nigerian youths must do the same,’’ he said.
Ambassador Mpakaboari LongJohn, is a Nigerian business tycoon and renowned philanthropist. He is most popular amongst his people for his selfless acts of service and genuine interest in the development of his society.
He has been widely recognised because of his humanitarian assistance to several communities in his hometown and to many individuals in Kalabari land, Rivers State and
Nigeria at large.
Although he has funded so many NGO projects, he was not satisfied. This is evident in his relentless efforts towards raising and elevating people who are impoverished as well as provide empowerment, financial and material support to the less privileged within his reach. These he finds fulfillment in doing.
He is the founder of the Mpakaboari Longjohn Foundation (MLJ Foundation), a reputable Non-governmental Organization (NGO) in Nigeria, touching lives, empowering minds and transforming lives of the less privileged for the betterment of the community and nation at large.
