BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament and Member of Parliament for East Malaita, Manasseh Maelanga, calls for greater prioritisation of investment in the country’s youths.
He made the call, when contributing to the Sine Die Motion in parliament this week, noting that young people are often overlooked in national planning and budgeting processes.
Maelanga said youths continue to face high levels of unemployment, limited access to quality education, and few opportunities to meaningfully participate in economic and community development.
He emphasized that investing in youths is an investment in national security, social stability, and economic growth.
“We must ensure that programmes targeting skills development, entrepreneurship, education, sports, and civic participation are adequately funded and properly managed,” Maelanga said.
He added that young people must be empowered to take on leadership roles, innovate, and contribute to nation-building rather than rely on handouts.
The Independent Group leader also stressed that the condition of today’s youth will determine the country’s future prosperity.
“It is our duty to act decisively to provide them with the tools, opportunities, and guidance they need to succeed,” he said.
Maelanga further calls on the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) to increase its investment in youth through tangible support, urging the ministry to develop more targeted programmes for young people across the country.
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