What Is the Future of a Benue Youth?

By Ater Simon

The question of “What is the future of a Benue youth?” echoes deeply in our hearts today. It’s not just a question—it’s a call for reflection, action, and hope.

Benue State, blessed with fertile land and rich culture, has also produced some of the most talented and intelligent youths in Nigeria. Yet, many are trapped in cycles of unemployment, poor leadership, and lack of digital awareness. Our dreams are often delayed not because we lack potential, but because we’ve not been given the right platform to thrive.

But the truth is, the future of a Benue youth is not something to wait for—it’s something to create. The world is changing fast, and opportunities now lie beyond borders. Through digital skills, entrepreneurship, and self-development, a new generation of Benue youths can rise—innovative, globally competitive, and proud of their roots.

The future belongs to those who choose to learn, unlearn, and lead. The Benue youth of tomorrow will not depend solely on government jobs but will build solutions, start digital enterprises, and use technology to tell the Benue story differently.

The question is no longer “What is the future of a Benue youth? ”It’s “What are we doing today to shape that future?”

Because the future is not in 10 years—it starts now.

Dr. Ater Simon