He made the statement in Yogyakarta on Monday while highlighting the importance of youth who will become key drivers of national development upon entering their productive years.
According to Iqbal, investing in youth development is a strategic move for the country’s future.
One effort to develop the youth is the “Generation with a Plan” (GenRe) program and the selection of GenRe Ambassadors.
The GenRe program, developed by the BKKBN, aims to prepare the youth for family life by focusing on marriage maturity, education planning, career development, and reproductive health.
Iqbal added that the presence of GenRe Ambassadors has strengthened program outreach, thanks to a peer-to-peer communication model that is designed by, with, and for youth, making it more effective and youth-friendly.
The 2025 DIY GenRe Ambassador selection took place on Sunday (June 22) at the RRI Yogyakarta Auditorium.
Based on a jury’s evaluation, Shufia Aghnia and Agung Putra Darmara were selected as the 2025 GenRe Ambassadors for the Yogyakarta region.
Over the next year, they will serve as role models for youth development and will be assessed at the national level under the tagline: “One year of service, a lifetime of inspiration.”
This year’s GenRe Ambassador selection adopted the theme “Rukti Setya Garba Rukmi,” which calls on youth to optimize local potential by spreading meaningful impact.
Mustikaningtyas, head of the KSPK team at BKKBN DIY, said that the GenRe DIY Ambassador Appreciation and Creativity Showcase (ADUJAK) is held annually to recognize Yogyakarta youth serving as role models and spokespersons for the GenRe program and its core values.
The values are avoiding early marriage, premarital sex, and drug abuse (known as the GenRe Triad).
She added that the event also aims to motivate and guide youth through five key life transitions— pursuing education, building a career, establishing a happy and prosperous family, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and engaging in social interaction with the community.
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