Protest: NYCN presents 8 points agenda to President Tinubu
Ahead of the planned August 1st anti Government protest, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has tabled an eight demands to President Bola Tinubu aimed at ameliorating the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. The eight points include: Transparency and accountability, healthcare access, education and skill development, agricultural support, youth intervention program, economic relief Measures, […]
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Ahead of the planned August 1st anti Government protest, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has tabled an eight demands to President Bola Tinubu aimed at ameliorating the economic hardship faced by Nigerians.
The eight points include: Transparency and accountability, healthcare access, education and skill development, agricultural support, youth intervention program, economic relief Measures, national youth conference and meeting with NSA on the way forward.
Addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja, Bishop Douglas Kanatapwa, Vice President (North East) of the NYCN, noted that President Tinubu’s initiatives to enhance the national economy and update obsolete systems have substantially raised the cost of living, creating hardships for many, particularly the youth.
Kanatapwa also lamented that the NYCN is being excluded from critical national programs and projects that need youth participation, emphasizing that despite NYCN’s backing of national development and President Tinubu’s strategies, the council has not been invited to participate in essential meetings and discussions.
He said: “The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) stands for over 120 million Nigerian youths both at home and abroad. We are here to discuss the planned nationwide hunger protests and share our recommendations with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the economic challenges in Nigeria.
“We recognize President Tinubu’s efforts to improve the national economy and modernize outdated systems. However, these changes have significantly increased the cost of living, making life difficult for many, especially the youth. Many young people are struggling with unemployment and underemployment.
“These tough conditions have led many youths to support the planned hunger protests. The protest has gained strong backing from various youth leaders. Our National Executive Council (NEC), the 36 State Chapters, the FCT, the 774 LGAs, and our 104 affiliate organizations are all feeling the pressure to support the protest. This requires immediate action from NYCN leadership.
“We are also concerned that NYCN is being left out of important national programs and projects that require youth involvement. Despite our support for national development and President Tinubu’s plans, NYCN has not been included in key meetings and discussions.
“To address these issues, we have developed the following demands and recommendations to tackle economic hardships and reduce tension:
“Government at the Federal and State level should swing into action to reduce prices of daily consumable goods like bread, garri, beans, yam, rice etc, to enable the down trodden feed
“Importers of consumable items should be granted granted Tax Holiday immediately to help reduce prices of daily consumable goods.
“A joint National Committee comprising youth representatives, Govt Reps, civil society organizations, labour reps, student rep, women reps, disabled people, farmers association, Manufacturers association and religious leaders etc should be formed and Inaugurated immediately to formulate realistic and conscious measures to cushion the effects of hunger in the land. This committee must remain until Nigerians fill the impact they deserve as a Nation.”