Kole Shettima, a renowned development expert, has called on Nigerian youths to prepare themselves for opportunities through hard work, innovation and continuous learning, stressing that talent alone is not enough to guarantee success.
Kole Shettima, who is also the Director of the MacArthur Foundation’s Nigeria Office in Abuja and Co-Director of the On Nigeria Big Bets, stated this while delivering the keynote address at the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0 held in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
Shettima urged young people to develop practical solutions to societal challenges and position themselves to seize opportunities whenever they arise.
According to him, the difference between those who succeed and many equally talented individuals often lies in access to opportunities rather than in intelligence or ability.
Shettima said his success was made possible because someone recognised his potential and invested in his future.
