The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 general elections.\n<\/p>\n
The Chairman of NYCN in Lagos, Ibrahim Adigun, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, saying that the endorsement was made at the Voluntary Youth Organisations (VYO) 1.0 held on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n
Adigun said that the event, themed \u201cConverging Lagos Youth Voices: Voluntary Youth Organisations as Pillars of Structure, Accountability and Sustainable Youth Development,\u201d commemorated National Youth Day.\n<\/p>\n
He said that it also featured the formal unveiling of the NYCN Lagos State Bye-Law.<\/p>\n
The programme, held at the Campus Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, attracted several voluntary youth organisations, including Man O\u2019 War, Girl Guides, Lagos State Scout Council and Boys\u2019 Brigade.\n<\/p>\n
The event was attended by the Lagos Deputy Governor and APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, represented by his running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James.\n<\/p>\n
Others included the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Miranda; Director-General of PBAT-KOH Campaign Organisation, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro; and his deputy, Hon. Rasaq Ajala.<\/p>\n
The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development and other stakeholders also attended the event.<\/p>\n
According to Adigun, the programme provided an opportunity to examine challenges hindering the effective performance of voluntary youth organisations in society.\n<\/p>\n
He described the organisations as important platforms for leadership development and social advancement but lamented their limited effectiveness due to inadequate government support.\n<\/p>\n
He consequently advocated the establishment of a Lagos State VYO Development and Support Fund and a VYO Registry and Accreditation Framework.\n<\/p>\n
Other proposals included a Lagos Youth Community Prevention Partnership, capacity development for youth organisations and access to government youth centres and public facilities.\n<\/p>\n
He also called for youth economic empowerment and employment partnerships, as well as the institutionalisation of the Lagos State Voluntary Youth Organisations Assembly.\n<\/p>\n
On the political endorsement, Adigun said the decision was informed by the performance of APC-led administrations at the federal and state levels, particularly their policies and programmes addressing youth development.<\/p>\n
He noted that Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda had demonstrated commitment to youth inclusion through initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the National Youth Conference and other interventions. <\/p>\n
Adigun described Hamzat as an experienced administrator with the competence and understanding of governance required to sustain Lagos State\u2019s development.\n<\/p>\n
He said the council believed that continuity under the APC would provide a stronger platform for youth empowerment, economic advancement and inclusive governance.\n<\/p>\n
He urged young people across the state to take ownership of the political process and mobilise support for Tinubu and Hamzat in the 2027 elections.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is borne out of our conviction that the APC-led administrations at the federal and state levels have demonstrated commendable commitment to youth development and inclusion.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to the National Youth Conference and the deliberate inclusion of young people in governance, there are tangible efforts that deserve recognition.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe these initiatives provide a strong foundation for a better future for Nigerian youths,\u201d Adigun stated.<\/p>\n
He further expressed confidence in Hamzat\u2019s capacity to sustain the state\u2019s development, urging young people to support the APC candidates.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has demonstrated the competence, experience and leadership capacity required to sustain the gains recorded in Lagos State.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the umbrella body of youth organisations in Lagos, we are committed to mobilising young people across the state to support the re-election of President Tinubu and the emergence of Dr. Hamzat and his running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James in 2027.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe continuity, purposeful leadership and sustained investment in human capital development are critical to the future we desire for Lagos,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n
According to the release shared with PUNCH Online on Tuesday, another highlight of the event was the unveiling of the NYCN Lagos State Bye-Law by Sonayon-James, alongside other dignitaries.\n<\/p>\n
The bye-law is expected to provide an institutional framework for the coordination and activities of youth organisations in the state.\n<\/p>\n
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