Ben Bruce cheers Nigerian youths, says many Zuckerberg’s are out there

Senator Ben Bruce has come to the cheer of youths in Nigeria saying there are many Mark Zuckerberg’s out there.

In a tweet posted on his time-line earlier today, the Senator representing Bayelsa state encouraged youths to look inwards rather than looking up to government to better their lots.

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Bruce said he believes in the youths of this country and his belief is not borne out of emotion but one grounded in his experience with youths from all over the nation.

Senator Bruce’s comments are coming at the backdrop of the visit of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg who is presently in Nigeria to jaw-jaw with major players in the Nigerian tech ecosystem.

By Ahmed Boulor

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