The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has condemned banditry, kidnapping and other crimes perpetrated by youths, saying such acts have damaged Nigeria’s image and led to the country being designated a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States.
NYCN President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe, made this known in Port Harcourt during a meeting with the Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, ahead of the council’s National Thanksgiving Service at Salvation Ministries.
“We condemn every action by young people in this great country who take the law into their own hands or engage in banditry and kidnapping. That is not the dream of the Nigerian youth constituency,” Sukubo said.
He warned that if the trend continues, NYCN will work directly with the federal government and security agencies to identify and apprehend perpetrators.
NYCN Deputy President, Innocent Nduanya, said the council has developed a blueprint to address insecurity and will partner security agencies and global organizations to empower young people.
He also urged Nigerian youths not to allow politicians to exploit them for violence and criminal activities.
“The council remains committed to a united Nigeria and to promoting peace, unity and development,” Nduanya stressed.
The NYCN leadership visit to Asari-Dokubo’s palace in Elem was also to celebrate recent achievements, including court judgments that resolved the council’s long-standing leadership crisis.
During the meeting, the Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari urged Nigerian youths to support President Bola Tinubu and give the administration more time to deliver on its development agenda.
“I want to call on Nigerian youths and the executive to stand on the right side of history by supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Dokubo said, adding that continuity in leadership often produces better results.
The Thanksgiving Service held at Salvation Ministries, Port Harcourt, was organized to give thanks for the resolution of the NYCN crisis and to recommit the youth body to national development.
Kuni Tyessi
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