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Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo whilst speaking on Saturday August 12th, at the Youth Governance Dialogue organised to mark International Youth Day 2017 has called on the Nigerian youth to stop complaining and moaning but start taking proactive steps to get to the top.

The former president added that the only youth who can attain any leadership position is one who will do so through hardwork. He added that leadership is not just for the taking, hence the requirement of hardwork.

"I joined politics from the top. The only position I contested for in Nigeria is the Presidency, but I had a track record of achievements, which led to that. 

"Nobody will choose you; you have to choose yourself. Why should you have to become president at the age of 40? Why can't you become president at the age of 35? 

"Why can't you become president at the age of 30? "General Gowon became Head of State at 33. I became Head of State at 39. And it is because of my track record, and thanks to (late Gen. Sani) Abacha) for putting me in jail. 

"Those were the reasons why I have opportunity to come back as elected president of Nigeria. "The point is this: how prepared are you? Are you really prepared?"�

Obasanjo used the opportunity to promote unity and integration in the country and charged the young people to be more concerned with pursuits that promote togetherness rather than separation.