The presidential candidates of major political parties in the country have been asked to speak at the 2022 International Youth Day celebrations organised by the Leaders of Today Global Youth Forum.
Some of them include Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
The event is scheduled to hold on August 12, 2022, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conference centre in Kado, Abuja.
In a statement on Monday, Arthur Ugochukwu, founder and national president of the group, said the summit will afford participants a rare opportunity to interact with the presidential candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections.
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Ugochukwu said the conference would explore critical issues in the agitation for more inclusive youth policies.
“Leaders of Today Global Youth Forum have concluded plans to host the 2022 International Youth Day Celebrations and its Maiden edition of Nigerian Youth Summit for Leadership Development, Peace and National Unity,” he said.
“The summit, which will also witness a Voter Awareness Walk in the early hours of the day, will take place on August 12, 2022, at the Nigerian Air force (NAF) conference centre, Kado, Abuja, by 11:00 am prompt.
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“Leaders of Today Global Youth Forum realise that Nigeria needs her youths, not just only to be supported and developed but also to understand the dimension of political developments, understand national issues and consciously position themselves as co-builders in the socio-economic growth of the country in preparation for leadership succession hence the reason for an urgent national call to the youths.
“When the country is threatened by forces of anarchy that are bent on misdirecting the strength of the youths to ferment crisis, it is imperative to counter the current narratives of fear of disintegration and doom with a message of hope, unity and solidarity. The summit will discuss diverse and urgent issues confronting the youth and suggest lasting solutions.
“The summit is a high-powered calibre of physical meeting with an interface for virtual participation with the theme: “Youth Leadership Development for Peace and National Unity (TomorrowIsNow)””.
“Over 100,000 youths are also expected to hook up and participate in the conference for more inclusiveness virtually. Guest Speakers at the event include Ijeoma Nwafor (country representative to Hague Institute for Innovation of Law), Peter Afunanya (PRO, Department of State Security Services, DSS), and the inspector general of police, among many others.
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“While keynote speakers are: Senator Obinna Joseph Ogba, senate committee chairman on youths and sports development, Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and others.”
The event will also witness a voter awareness walk.
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