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The youth leaders were from the five divisions of Kampala district. They were attending a mindset-changing program organized by the Patriotism Corps Secretariat.
He urged the youths to tune their mindsets to optimism. Apparently, it is the only way through which they can objectively identify the available opportunities.
“Life is like a blank cheque of opportunities and so it is upon each of us to choose what we take up. Unfortunately, while some youths choose to be optimistic and choose rightly, others go with the bad or decide to accept to be misled.”
Bashaasha advised the youths to take their stage seriously. According to him, the youthful stage is a time to open up their minds to opportunities.
“It is always important to know that it is during the youthful stage that one has to open up their mind to every opportunity. This is because by then there is time, energy, and zeal to try out many things. So please avoid all the disruptive noises and remember that you have a patriotic duty to contribute to the general welfare of your country. This won’t be possible if you don’t first work on your mindset such that you discover how best you can use the available government structures to develop yourself first.”
This workshop entertained around 200 youths.
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