A group of Nigerian Youths on Tuesday in Zaria, Kaduna State commemorated the nation’s 64th independence anniversary with a solidarity walk for President Tinubu’s achievements on national development.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the solidarity walk by a mammoth crowd of youth from different ethno-religious backgrounds commenced from the Babban Area in Zaria city to Polo Club in Sabon-Gari LGA
Speaking to newsmen after the walk, the Convener of the group, Malam Muntaka Dabo, said the aim of the walk was to sensitise the youths and other Nigerians on patriotism.
Dabo said the group offered special prayers for the country towards enhancing sustainable peace and also commended the government efforts in addressing insecurity bedeviling some parts of the country.
“Youts constitute a large proportion of the society, as such they should support security agencies with credible intelligence towards ameliorating insecurity in our domains,’’ he said.
Dabo added that there was a need for Nigerians to support government efforts in tackling insecurity and several youth empowerment initiatives.
He said the president had announced a plan to convene a ‘National Youth Conference’ with a view to meeting the yearning and aspirations of the Nigerian youths.
“This is unprecedented and very commendable, because it signifies that the President was greatly concerned on the plight of Nigerian Youths,’’ Dabo said.
He, therefore, appealed for increased investment in youth empowerment initiatives and skills acquisition programmes to reduce the high unemployment rate among the youths.
This, according to him, will enhance peace, stability and strengthen national development.
Dabo said that the group would continue to use every other opportunity to amplify its campaign sensitisation programmes on patriotism to Nigerians. (NAN)
