Nigeria, July 3 -- Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday, Samuel described her appointment by the global youth organization as an opportunity to deepen international collaboration and amplify the voices of young people in decision-making processes.

She said empowering young people remains essential to building prosperous and inclusive societies, stressing that youth participation must occupy a central place in global development efforts.

According to her, Nigeria's growing pool of talented young people can make significant contributions to international development if provided with the right platforms, partnerships and opportunities.

"This new role offers an opportunity to deepen internation...