As Nigeria government persecution of youths of the country following the #EndSARS protest, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, listen to the yearnings of the Nigerian youths.
The President of CAN, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, admonished Nigerian youths not to despair giving many challenges facing Nigeria. While commending the Nigerian youths of being formidable, he also charged the Federal Government to adequately cater for them.
Ayokunle, who stated this at the consecration ceremony of Rev. (Dr.) James Bayo Owoyemi as President of the United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) worldwide in Akure during the weekend, also appealed to the youths to give the Federal Government more time to plan. He said the Nigerian youths have woken up to the fact that they were not a liability to society, adding:
‘The government should not trivialise the voice of the youth, but ensure that it makes concrete plans for them in its development programmes, especially in creating employment for the youths.’
‘With the way they have spoken, I want also to advise the youths to be patient because Rome was not built in a day. They also need to allow the government some time to plan for them.’
Speaking, Owoyemi, encouraged Nigerians to pray for a better society saying:
‘If any year is good we need to praise God and if otherwise, we need to pray to make the year better for us.’
The country’s situation has shown that power belongs to God. Owoyemi finally appealed to the Federal Government to prioritise the welfare of the Nigerian youths, adding:
‘The youths have spoken and the government should listen and rise to its responsibility. We expect positive changes in the country after the youths uprising.’
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK