The Missing Link: Building Bridges Between Youth and Leadership | Dr. Mustafa Shehu | TEDxKangiwa
Young people often see leadership as a right tied to age, but real leadership goes beyond numbers. It requires resilience, character, and the ability to build trust and work collectively.Development expert, Dr. Mustapha Shehu draws from powerful metaphors and real-world experiences to reveal the “missing link” between youthful ambition and effective leadership.His talk challenges young leaders to rise above entitlement, embrace resilience, like tea tested in hot water, and move from “I” to “we,” showing that the future of leadership lies in bridges built on trust, courage, and shared vision. Dr. Mustapha Shehu is a Nigerian development expert from Katsina State, currently serving as the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board (KSDMB). Appointed by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda in December 2024, he leads the board in driving developmental interventions and economic planning across the state.Before this role, Dr. Shehu coordinated the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) in Katsina State, a World Bank-supported program focused on advancing girls’ education. In 2024, he was also appointed Director of Linkages, Collaboration, and Social Entrepreneurship at the Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE).He is a strong advocate for girls’ education, he continues to champion initiatives that promote social development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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