Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join hands in building the country, saying that the region won’t be part of any planned nationwide protest against government.
The group warned that such demonstrations could trigger more unrest and destabilise the nation’s economy.
Speaking in a statement on Sunday, the group’s President, Isah Abubakar, said that even though the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that the current atmosphere calls for restraint, dialogue, and national unity, not street protests.
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The group noted that previous mass demonstrations, including EndSARS protest against police brutality, were later hijacked by hoodlums, leading to widespread violence, destruction of public infrastructure, and loss of lives.
The statement reads: “We are deeply concerned about the rising tension across various regions and the increasingly fragile socio-political climate.
“As an organisation committed to youth empowerment, we understand the grievances driving these calls for protest.
“However, we urge calm and peaceful engagement over actions that may worsen the situation.
“Let us channel our energy towards building a more inclusive and progressive Nigeria.
“We must be patient and vigilant. The path to lasting change is through peaceful, strategic action, not chaos.”
