African Youths Hail Buhari, Other Presidents on Re-election

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The umbrella body for Youths and Youth Organisations in Africa, Pan-African Youths Union (PYU) has congratulated Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election.

On the sidelines of its 2nd Extra-ordinary Meeting of the Executive Committee held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, the group also commended the presidents of other African countries who were re-elected or newly elected.

Presidents who were congratulated by PYU were: Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Macky Sall of Senegal, Azali Assoumani of the Union of the Comoros and Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar.

The group’s Commissioner for Youth Political Participation in Africa Mr. Nihi Oladele John, disclosed this after the presentation of the communique by the organization.

John, a Nigerian who is also a member of the Executive Committee said the organisation particularly charged President Buhari on Nigeria to place more priority on youth unemployment, involvement in politics and decision making.

“Your Excellency in the years ahead, we encourage you to address the increasing rate of youth unemployment in Nigeria as well as include more youths in your cabinet.

“We look forward to working with your government to further develop mutual cooperation to the benefit of Nigerian Youths in particular and Africa in general,” he said, quoting the president of the organization.

(NAN)


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