Do not despair – Balami’s charges Nigerian youths on birthday
Nigerian popular aviator and All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain, Comrade Isaac Balami has charged Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the country amid challenges, stating that difficulties of the moment are are ‘propellers’ that can drive their dreams.
The renowned youth leader gave this advice in his birthday message posted on his X handle @balmiisaac on Monday.
The former national deputy campaign manager of the Labour Party clocks 41 on Monday, August 25th.
Balami, in the awe-inspiring birthday message said his life is enough to inspire millions of Nigerian youths who may have lost their hopes in the country.
He said like him, consistency and self-belief will take them to their destination.
According to him, “Today, I turn 41. I am deeply grateful to God for the gift of life, strength, and purpose.
“Birthdays for me are not about fanfare but reflection, gratitude, and the moment we renew our commitment to our life journey and expectations.
“Turning 41 carries a profound meaning for me. In the Bible, Jesus embarked on 40 days prayer and fasting. This was a breakthrough in his spiritual mission. To me, 41 symbolizes stepping into that season of manifestation, after years of preparation and perseverance,” the youth activist wrote.
Reflecting on his life journey, Balami said, “In a flash, my life is a journey of grace and resilience. From humble beginnings in Borno to becoming an aviator and now leading initiatives that touch aviation, education, and philanthropy, I see God’s manifestation.
“In this journey so far, I have worn many caps, even as an engineer, entrepreneur, union leader, and now CEO of 7Star Global Hangar & Airlines. I also founded the Isaac Balami Foundation (IBF) and the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). Through these platforms, I’ve realized that self-belief, when matched with action, can transform lives.”
He said the greatest gift God has bestowed on him was the passion to lift others.
“By sponsoring 160 young Nigerians in aviation training and creating opportunities where none existed gives me the greatest joy,” he said.
According to the former President of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, many of the young Nigerians he empowered are about to kickstart their career in the aviation sector.
He went on to state that his story is that of resilience and a message to young people not to give up. “Keep the hope alive. Believe in yourself. Believe in Nigeria,” he advised.
Admitting that times are tough, Balami said, “I can relate with the frustration because I’ve travelled the path. But challenges are not roadblocks; they are runways. Use them to take off – run on them.
“I started in aviation without godfather, no resources, no connection. I had only faith and determination to push through. It wasn’t smooth ride but I was consistent, marrying my vision with tenacity.
“The simple truth is that your dreams are valid. No matter how hard it gets, do not let your environment kill your vision.
“Today is not about hosting a big party but recommitting to the work ahead – Building 7Star Global Hangar & Airlines into a world-class brand, expanding IBUAM to produce not just aviators but innovators who will lead Africa’s aviation future, strengthening IBF to empower more young Nigerians with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.”
“My dream is simply to see a Nigeria where young people are the architects of opportunities and not just seek them; a Nigeria where we build aircraft, not just to fly them; a Nigeria that exports talent instead of losing it to brain drain.
“So, as I step into this 41st year, my message is clearly that of hope and self-belief. Don’t give up. Stray true to your dream,” he concluded.
Do not despair – Balami’s charges Nigerian youths on birthday
