On the occasion of the International Youth Day, Chief Obinna Nwaka, Director General of the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS), has called on Nigerian youth, both domestically and in the diaspora, to unite in their commitment to national development and peaceful coexistence.

In a statement delivered in Abuja, Nwaka highlighted the importance of resilience, hard work, and dedication as fundamental to overcoming the challenges currently faced by young people, including unemployment and insecurity. Reflecting on the recent nationwide protests, he emphasized the need for youth to remain steadfast and to trust in the efforts of the administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

"The Federal Government is actively addressing the root causes of the recent protests and the ongoing economic challenges," Nwaka stated. "Initiatives such as the provision of CNG buses, the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund, financial autonomy for local governments, and the recent passage of Development Commission bills are steps in the right direction."

He urged the youth and Nigerians to engage with and support government policies while holding their state governments accountable for project implementation and fund allocation. "Ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach the grassroots is essential to reduce rural-urban migration, insecurity, and unemployment in our rural communities," he added.

Nwaka commended the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shetimma, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, for their collaborative efforts in addressing the country’s economic and political challenges. He also recognized the Ministers for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, and Information and National Orientation, Alh Mohammed Melagi, for their prompt engagement with youth during the recent protests.

Chief Obinna Nwaka appealed to President Tinubu to ensure that more young Nigerians are granted opportunities for political appointments and meaningful engagement in policy formulation. "It is crucial that the youth feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to contribute their quota towards the nation's development," he asserted.