Youths demand 30% inclusion in elective and appointive positions of governance at all levels or nothing The agitation is Nigerian Youth should not be seen as merely a representation of tomorrow’s leadership but a distinct social category of people who are educated, competent and prepared for the task of today’s leadership. A few examples of our national history buttress the fact that when given the opportunity, the Nigerian Youth possesses the capacity to lead and with distinction. Shehu Shagari - Federal Legislator at 30, Minister at 35 M.T. Mbu - Minister at 25, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom at 26 Richard Akinjide - Minister of Education at 32 Maitama Sule - Oil Minister at 29 Yakubu Gowon - Head of State at 32 Audu Ogbe - Minister at 35 More than half of the Balewa cabinet were 40 years and under so why the change? In the light of the above, its believed that democracy signifies the representation of people in government. Because it is also a game of numbers and we have over 60 million youths , representation in a democracy is expected to mirror the demographic composition of the population. By this understanding, we wish to affirm that not only is Youth a demographic majority in Nigeria but also, a distinct social category and as such, ought to be given its rightful representation in the leadership of this nation just as gender has attained recognition as a distinct social category. The consideration and adoption of a 30 percent representation of Nigerian Youth in all political appointments at federal, state and local government levels irrespective of the political party in power, beginning with the next electoral dispensation in 2015 .. Its either this is considered or nothing at all.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 05:02:06 +0000
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