HAPPY 2020 YOUTH DAY
I would like to wish you all a very Happy Youth Day which is being held under the theme, 'I take the lead'. What does this mean to you as our ZIPS Youth?
It cannot be overstated that the youth are the future not only of ZIPS, but also the nation. As we enter a new decade and the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, you need to own your future and if you have not already done carve your roadmap to attain of your position in life. The prevailing environment where the economy is challenged, jobs are hard to find and where they are found, experience is a requirement that disenfranchises, you may be depressing and seemingly hopeless.
I say to you STOP all such thoughts and be the person that changes the narrative. Embrace the theme and Take the lead to be the driver of your owner destiny.
Ask yourself what is your place in life, what is your purpose. The Bible says “Young man, I say to you, arise!” (Lk 7:14). Arise our ZIPS youth and own your destiny. This is the day that you say no to everything that has been holding you back and yes to the reawakening of the youth to take their rightful place. Restore your vitality, dream big, increase your enthusiasm, be available, assert u and make yourself relevant.
Despite these challenges I strongly believe, with knowledge, determination, passion and clear focus on what you want in life you need to use this day to identify the deliberate steps to realise your dreams. Utilise the available resources and network (especially ZIPS Family) to help you on this journey.
As ZIPS we recognise the Youth as the future and I would be failing in my duty as as ZIPS President to not have my doer and that of the entire open to you to engage with. Our commitment to you is that we will continue to provide opportunities for your to participate in the activities of the Institute, to look out for your welfare and to do by all means what we can to support you on your journey. We do not intend to leave anyone behind and be assured that you are not alone.
May God Richly bless each and every one of you.
Chibwe Mwelwa (Former Youth and Youth at Heart)
ZIPS President
March 12 2020
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