- Nigerians marked its 57th anniversary today, Sunday, October 1 as a country
- The independence day celebration across the country has been witnessed messages from prominent individuals and groups
- One of the statements that stood out is that of Advocates for Collective Transformation and Youth Empowerment Initiative (ACT)
A youth group, Advocates for Collective Transformation and Youth Empowerment Initiative (ACT), has called on Nigerian youths not to lose hope in Nigeria , insisting that the country is on its path to greatness.
ACT's national president, Dr. Oluwatayo Fashogbon in a statement sent to NAIJ.com on Sunday, October 1, said Nigerian youths must be allowed and available to contribute to the growth of the country.
Fashogbon called on Nigerian youths to support the President Buhari-led government. Photo credit: Ayodele Samuel
He stated that circumstances and challenges are bound to cross the path of Nigeria, but stressed that the joy is in the hope of a rebirth country.
He urged Nigerian youths to continue to embrace the unity and oneness of the nation, insisting that the unity of the nation is non-negotiable.
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Part of the statement read: “We will continue to advocate for one united Nigeria. Restructuring or devolution of power is not the solution. Ending corruption, mass looting and societal reorientation is the way forward. Our values, our heritage, our history, our diversity and our achievements is our pride.
“The youth population is key to the country and must be harnessed properly, we must not give up on the country, it's our future and only hope,” Fashogbon added
The group also called on Nigerian youths to support the President Buhari-led government in providing solutions to the nation's problems.
“We must show sincerity of purpose with the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration in the new Nigeria project.
“Let's take a cue from the presidential speech of President Muhammadu Buhari and collectively rededicate ourselves to making Nigeria great for ourselves and generations unborn, though disagreements will occur along the way, we must remain focused on the larger picture by adopting peaceful, civilized and democratic channels for the resolutions of our disputes and disagreements,” the statement said.
NAIJ.com gathered that ACT is a youth political movement with a vision to position the right leaders into public offices in Nigeria.
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Source: Naij.com