Ahead of the planned nationwide protests, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) says it has initiated consultations and instructed its 104 affiliated organizations to remain on standby.<\/p>\n
A nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 against the present administration has been eliciting tension from Nigerians, both home and abroad.<\/p>\n
In a communiqu\u00e9 after an emergency meeting of the National Executive of 36 State Chairmen, and other stakeholders held virtually from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, the NYCN expressed deep concern over the severe socio-economic challenges and widespread hardship faced by citizens, especially the youth.<\/p>\n
The communiqu\u00e9 signed by the President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, announced that the organization would hold a world press conference on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to address the nation on current issues and its stance on the upcoming protest.<\/p>\n
The communique read \u201cOn 24th July, 2024, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) convened a crucial meeting with its National Executive, 36 State Chairmen, and other key stakeholders to deliberate on the state of the nation and the looming nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, 2024.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cNYCN 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese issues have sparked widespread agitation and calls for a nationwide protest. The NYCN, as the umbrella body representing over 100 youth organizations across the country, recognizes the urgency of these matters and the need for a coordinated response.<\/p>\n
\u201cTop of the discussion was economic hardship. The economic situation in Nigeria has deteriorated, with inflation making it difficult for many citizens to afford basic necessities, including food.\u201d<\/p>\n
The communique also said after extensive deliberations, the meeting resolved that the NYCN commits to, in the next 4 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cA world press conference will be held on Wednesday, 31st July, 2024, where the NYCN leadership will address the nation on the current state of affairs and state its position on the planned protest.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNYCN leaders advise their members, 774 local government branches, wards, state and zonal chapters, NYCN in diaspora, Man O\u2019 War, Boy Scouts, Royal Rangers, Islamic Youth League, and 100 other affiliated youth organizations to be on standby and await further direction.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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