The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has directed its 104 affiliated youth organisations to remain on standby, while it continues with ongoing consultation ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled to hold between August 1 and 10,
It added that it would,in the next 4 days, consult widely with various stakeholders, including government officials, security agencies, civil society organisations, and the media, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issues.
TheHintsNews reports that aggrieved Nigerians have vowed to take to the street to protest against hardship, hunger, insecurity and bad governance.
However, the federal government has warned that there would be dire consequences for the stability of the country if a nationwide protest being planned by some Nigerians goes ahead.
However, in a communiqué issued on Thursday following an emergency meeting of its National Executive, 36 State Chairmen, and other stakeholders held via Zoom from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, the youth body expressed worry over the severe socio-economic challenges and widespread hardship faced by citizens, especially the youth.
The communiqué signed by its President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo said the youth body would hold a world press conference on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to address the nation on current issues and its stance on the upcoming protest.
The youth group said the press conference would serve as an opportunity to present the collective position of Nigerian youths and to outline the next line of action.
The communique read: “On 24th July, 2024, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) convened a crucial meeting with its National Executive, 36 State Chairmen, and other key stakeholders to deliberate on the state of the nation and the looming nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, 2024.
“The meeting was held via Zoom and lasted for several hours, addressing the urgent concerns of Nigerian youths and the overall socio-economic and political climate of the country.
“NYCN leaders acknowledged that the current socio-economic challenges facing Nigeria, including rising inflation, insecurity, unemployment, and the general hardship experienced by citizens, particularly the youth, have reached alarming levels.”
NYCN reaffirmed its commitment to representing the interests of Nigerian youths and to advocating for positive change in the nation