Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana on Monday urged youths to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation and the legitimate use of technology, and called on governments to intensify efforts to tackle illiteracy, unemployment and insecurity.

Mr Falana, who spoke at the third edition of Afe Babalola Day at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), said Nigeria's development challenges require urgent, sustained government intervention rather than an overconcentration on political campaigns.

The event, themed "A Celebration of Life, Legacy, Service and Impact," was held in honour of Mr Babalola, who is the ABUAD founder.

Mr Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), urged young Nigerians to draw inspiration from Mr Babalola...