Amaechi, Fayemi, others urge youths to participate in politics
Nigerian youths have been tasked to participate more in the political system, in order to witness a development growth under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal government.
Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, who gave the advice, at the weekend in Akure, the Ondo State capital, said the importance of youths to Nigeria democratic system could not be shunned.
Amaechi, who was represented by the Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Ajayi Borroffice, noted that the youths would not be neglected in the present government of the APC.
The Minister for Transport spoke at a youth programme tagged: “The Roles of the Youth as Progressive Change Agents”, organised by All Progessives Congress (APC) Youth League, Southwest Zone of the country.
He said that more participation of the youths in the politics would help them to map out strategies and ideas that could fast-track the change mantra of the All progressives Congress led government.
“We need more youths in all legislative houses both at state level and federal level because they are agents of progressive change” Amaechi said.
The Minister of Mine and Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said that the youths should constitute themselves into opinion groups that would shape the country for better.
Fayemi, who was represented by Mr Abiodun Omoleye, added that they should prepare for leadership role and not be used as political thugs, saying that they should stand up for their right because leadership starts now.
