AHEAD of 2019 general election, Beyond Boundaries Legacy Leadership Initiative (BBLLI), an NGO, has urged Nigerian youths to shun violence.
The organisation also enjoined the youths to seek for elective positions in the election following the signing into law “Not Too Young to Run Bill” by President Muhammadu Buhari.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Executive Director and Public Relations Officer of the NGO, Messrs Omaga Daniel and Mpakaboari Numbere, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
The organisation described the passage and signing of the bill as a significant moment in Nigeria’s history, noting that a lot depends on the youths in terms of agitating for an egalitarian and better leadership at all levels of governance.
According to the statement, the organisation stressed that with the passage of the bill, the stage is now set for the youths of to prove that they are not just leaders of tomorrow but partners of today.
The statement also urged the youths to continue to be law abiding, respect constituted authorities and continue to live in peace considering the importance of peace to national development.
“There is the need for constant engagement of every Nigerian youth as far as formulation and implementation of government policies are concerned.
“We are urging Nigerian youths to rally among themselves in solidarity, and with one voice towards projecting individuals that will stand for the Nigerian dream come 2019 general elections,” it said.
The group also called on Nigerian youths not to relax but to take advantage of the bill and avail themselves in taking responsibility to lead at all levels and to make Nigeria great.
Besides, the statement urge the government to double her effort towards the security of lives and properties of Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, religious or social affiliation.
While appreciating Buhari for the speedy accent to the bill, the NGO urged Nigerians to live in peace and tolerate one another irrespective of their affiliation.June 7, 2018 @ 15:55 GMT /

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