Aceh – President Joko Widodo inaugurated AMANAH Youth Creative Hub, a center for youth creativity initiated to advance the potential of the young generation in Aceh. This inauguration event is a real proof of President Jokowi’s commitment to realizing equitable development throughout Indonesia, not only in Java, but also in other regions from Sabang to Merauke.
Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Budi Gunawan, who also attended the event, stated that President Jokowi has succeeded in changing the development paradigm from what has been considered Java-centric to Indonesia-centric. “President Jokowi has built and equalized Indonesia’s development, he has succeeded in erasing the stigma of Java-centric to Indonesia-centric,” said Budi Gunawan.
He added that AMANAH Youth Creative Hub is the brainchild of President Jokowi to develop the potential of young people in Aceh. “AMANAH Youth Creative Hub is the brainchild of President Joko Widodo for young people in Aceh. This makes Indonesia’s development very even from Sabang to Merauke,” he said.
This creativity center has produced a number of flagship products that have successfully attracted international attention, such as Aceh Patchouli, Lamno Coffee, Premium Rice, to electric vehicles and motorcycle repair shops with Grade A standards. These products are proof that Aceh’s local potential can compete in the global market. “AMANAH Youth Creative Hub already has flagship products such as Aceh Patchouli, Lamno Coffee, Premium Rice, to electric vehicles and motorcycle repair shops with Grade A levels and others. These products are in great demand by the international community,” added Budi Gunawan.
Budi Gunawan also said that the inauguration moment was very historic for the youth of Aceh. They had the opportunity to interact directly with President Jokowi, who treats the AMANAH Youth Creative Hub as a home for young people in Aceh. “Today’s moment is very historic for the youth of Aceh, being able to interact directly with the President and whenever you come to Aceh, this AMANAH Youth Creative Hub is a home for all your children,” he said.
President Jokowi himself expressed his admiration for the creativity and innovation of Aceh’s youth. “Today I am very impressed by the innovation of the creativity of young people in Aceh who I see are very creative and innovative, whether in fashion, especially Muslim fashion, design, really very classy, in my opinion very classy,” said President Jokowi.
The President also emphasized that Aceh’s strength lies in two leading commodities, namely coffee and patchouli. He hopes that the provincial and district governments can focus on developing these two commodities. “Aceh’s strength in my opinion is coffee, secondly patchouli. This should be the focus of concentration, the provincial government, the district government so that the development of commodity goods is really considered, there is no need for too many, concentrate on these two things,” he explained.
President Jokowi also expressed his appreciation for BIN’s initiative in preparing the AMANAH Youth Creative Hub. He hopes that every province in Indonesia will have a similar Creative Hub that can support the development of young people’s creativity. “I really appreciate the initiative from BIN that has prepared this, and we hope that in all provinces there will be Creative Hubs like this,” said President Jokowi.
AMANAH Youth Creative Hub will always be remembered as a mandate from President Jokowi for the future of Aceh, bringing hope to the young generation of Aceh for a more prosperous, prosperous, and advanced future.