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NYCN President, Comrade Solomon Adodo Tasks Nigerian Youth: “Tinubu Is Ready to Back Your Productivity”
Osogbo, Osun State
In a bold charge to young Nigerians, Comrade Solomon Adodo, P
resident of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has urged youth across the country to rise beyond mere potential and become active drivers of national development. Speaking at a high-level summit organized by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA), Adodo declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to backing youth who are ready to become productive forces for positive change.
The summit, held at the Adolak Event Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, brought together more than 40 youth organizations under the theme: “Uniting South West Youth Against Cultism, Internet Fraud, Money Laundering, Drug Abuse, Child Trafficking and Economic Sabotage.”
“If you look around this room today, over 40 organizations are represented. That shows readiness. That shows vision. Peace is a prerequisite for development, and youth must be the vanguard,” Adodo stated.
He emphasized that the time has come for Nigerian youth to move from complaints to contribution, from potential to productivity.
“The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has made it clear, through repeated statements and actions, that his administration is ready to partner with youth. But the era of waiting is over. We must rise and deliver,” he charged.
Adodo affirmed that the governors of the South West have also demonstrated willingness to engage with forward-thinking youth leaders.
“I’ve interfaced with governors across this region. They are open to supporting youth who are ready to work. The Governor of Osun State, ably represented at this summit, affirmed that support without hesitation.”
When Oriontimes posed a question on whether youth outside the power circles have a chance to benefit, Adodo was emphatic:
“This is not about who you know. If you stand with purpose, if you come forward with readiness, the system is ready to support you. Government support is no longer about connections, it’s about contribution.”
He also announced that the National Youth Council of Nigeria has been reorganized, reconstituted, and re-energized to reflect the new spirit of youth leadership and accountability.
“A new order has begun. But the first reform starts with us. We’ve started that reform, and we will carry it across the nation.”
He concluded with a powerful call:
“To every youth in the South West and across Nigeria: shun crime, shun shortcuts, shun destruction. Rise with your gifts, talents, and vision. Let’s build the Nigeria we deserve.”
The summit ended with a unified sense of purpose, young Nigerians are not waiting to be included; they are stepping forward as leaders, reformers,
and partners in the nation’s transformation.
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