 In Kaduna State, the government says it is ready to continue providing more opportunities for young people to learn, share experiences and work towards achieving a common vision for the future of the state and the country at large. Governor Rubasani said this at the graduation of the 5th cohort of Kashim Ibrahim Fellows in Kaduna State. Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship KIF is a one-year leadership training program for young Nigerians between the ages of 25 to 35 years. It is aimed at creating a network of high potential youths who are expected to rise to top leadership positions in the public sector and other spheres of activities. Governor Sani says the Fellows program is worthy of emulation by any state interested in empowering the youths to realize their potentials, develop themselves in leadership programs and governing processes at all levels of the government. The Vigo attitude and intellect of our young persons are crucial to the future of our state, from sports to education to skills development and healthcare administration programs aimed to empower young people to strive. This fellowship program supports young individuals in gaining invaluable public service experience, honing their skills and advancing their careers. Fellows are posted to ministries, departments and agencies as special assistants to the governor where they actively learn, engage in high-level meetings and provide monthly reports to the governor. More opportunities to provide for young people to learn, share experiences and work towards a common vision for the future, the stronger our nation becomes. The governor believes that for nations and states to achieve progress and development, the younger generation must think outside the box to achieve their full potential. If our youths come together to fashion a common vision for our country and commitments to the service of the nation, we shall in no time join the league of developed countries. Some of the graduating fellows commend the government for putting the program to shape, saying the young generation must rise up and contribute immensely to the progress of the country. Most gratefully thankful to the Cardinal State government for creating this avenue, which allows for me to come and benefit from the training and shaping of both character, etiquette, work culture and as well imbibing in me the spirit of one Nigeria and the spirit of leadership and progression. I feel very excited. It feels like yesterday, 11 months ago when we started this journey, but today I'm super excited that it has come to an end. And most importantly, I've been able to learn a lot of things in Kashimi Brine Fellowship. I'm a better person than I came here. If it's a beautiful experience, a lot of young people say adults would be scammed and all of that. But I would tell you that you need to put in your best to everything that you do because it's important. So just stay committed, keep going and you would get what you want to do, provided you're committed to that thing. Cardinal is the first state in Nigeria to launch KIF in August 2018 and has since graduated 94 fellows who have continued to excel in their chosen career fields.