The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has issued an order to its 104 affiliated youth organisations to stay in consultation mode in advance of the August 1 nationwide protest. The protest is being organised by frustrated Nigerians who have vowed to take to the streets in protest of the country’s hardships and the state of the economy.
In order to guarantee a thorough understanding of the issues, the youth body, which reaffirmed its commitment to representing the interests of Nigerian youths and pushing for positive change in the country, announced that it would hold extensive consultations with a wide range of stakeholders over the course of the next four days. These stakeholders included government officials, security agencies, civil society organisations, and the media.
The NYCN expressed concern over the severe socioeconomic challenges and widespread hardship faced by citizens, especially the youth, in a communiqué released on Thursday and signed by its President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo. The meeting was an emergency one, held via Zoom from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, and included the National Executive, 36 State Chairmen, and other stakeholders.
According to the communiqué, the youth group planned to address the public on current concerns and its position on the impending protest during a world news conference on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
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“The meeting was held via Zoom and lasted for several hours, addressing the urgent concerns of Nigerian youths and the overall socio-economic and political climate of the country.
“NYCN leaders acknowledged that the current socio-economic challenges facing Nigeria, including rising inflation, insecurity, unemployment, and the general hardship experienced by citizens, particularly the youth, have reached alarming levels.
“After extensive deliberations, the following resolutions were adopted: The NYCN commits to, in the next four days, consult widely with various stakeholders, including government officials, security agencies, civil society organizations, and the media, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issues.”
