Africa’s Youth Rising: Reflections on the Investiture of Junior Members of the African Union | Ibrahim Garba

It was a true honor, as Founder of the SELA Foundation, to moderate this high-level event on the occasion of the Investiture of the Junior Members of the African Union, organized by the Cameroon Association for the African Union, at the Palais des Congrès, Yaoundé.

In the presence of representatives of International Organizations, Government, and Civil Society, this ceremony was more than an event — it was a declaration that Africa’s youth are ready to lead. With nearly 60% of our population under 25, we carry the responsibility to contribute actively to nation-building, peace, and sustainable development.

At SELA Foundation, we remain committed to equipping young people with the skills, values, and opportunities to drive Africa’s renaissance.

It is always a pleasure to stand alongside youth leaders, mentors, and visionaries who believe in the power of young people to transform societies.

• Ibrahim Garba | SELA | Open Dreams