Dakuku Peterside urges Nigerian youths to fight for political powers
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) boss, Dr Dakuku Peterside on Wednesday tasked Nigerian youths to stand up and fight to get political power.
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Daily Times reports that Dakuku Peterside in a statement to mark 2020 International Youth Day urged the government to make more investments in youth to guarantee a brighter future.
Peterside said, “Nobody will give you power. I encourage the youth to stand up and fight for a political power to enable them to be part of decision-making. The youth should engage their governments at all levels and seek greater participation in governance.
“Education must remain a top priority if we are to make meaningful progress. More investments should be made in the education sector, especially as regards infrastructure, teachers and curriculum that will turn our better-equipped students and graduates.
“The issue of job creation must also occupy the front burner for various tiers of government as a productive generation of youth is critical to the development of a nation at all times.”
