As the world commemorates International Youth Day, the Non -governmental orgainsation Khalifa Abdulrahman Okene (KAONISM)has called on youths to shun sentiments and focus on facts as the 2023 election campaign begins soon.
According to the statement signed by its Kogi State Coordinator , Hon Ahmed Hassan Egwuda noted that in the history of Nigeria, the Millennials are the most marginalized generation, hence the 2023 presidential election has become monumental and consequential to every Nigerian youth.
International Youth Day is observed annually on the 12th of August; a day meant for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.
Speaking on the theme,Hon. Ahmed said the theme for this year’s commemoration ‘Intergenerational Solidarity’, is significant to the organisation as it aligns with its vision and mission of promoting youth inclusion in political activities and governance for a better Nigeria.
“As discussions and concerns for future generations are tackled today globally,
The KAOnist-001 General congratulates youths worldwide and the United Nations for recommending a renewed intergenerational solidarity.
“In the history of our dear country, the Millennials are the most marginalized generation. This is why the 2023 presidential election is monumental and consequential to every Nigerian youth.
“As the election campaign commences soon, we call on all Nigerian youths to avoid sentiments, and embrace only facts and realities. We call on Youths to create only positive issues and inject such into the public domain.
“On the day of election, we call on all Nigerian youths to go into the battlefield with only their Permanent Voters Card (PVC). We stand against Violence and other vices.
“Solidarity across generations is key for development of every nation, therefore we must all collaborate to foster successful and equitable intergenerational relations and partnerships to ensure no one is left behind.
“Youths should be encouraged to participate in political and democratic processes, for easy inclusion in decision-making mechanisms globally,the statement partly read.
