In recent times. there have been troubling concerns across the country about the current state of the Nigerian youth issues relating to access to functional education, learning and self-development opportunities, employment. social security, infusion in politics , and governance are intersecting concerns that need urgent attention. This Is highly important in order not to continue in the same trajectory of youth Vulnerability to radicalization, violent extremism, among other vices.
<br><br>Effective change can hardly be made through a political system that excludes the youth. In Seeking solutions to problems confronting the youth in Nigeria, inclusion is crucial, Ownership is important. There is no problem that Nigeria has today that is as fundamental as the raging violent extremism and the consequential damage it has caused to fives, livelihoods, property, and communities. A large proportion of those who perpetrate this act of violence are youth. They are often the most affected.
<br><br>Hence, the participation of youth in addressing the problems of countering violent extremism as well as Preventing Violent £extremism is a sine qua non. Nigerian youth must occupy their space in politics and governance,where attempts to impose change by generations of rulers outside their age (youth) bracket have failed. They must be supported to deploy their energies, invest their talents, and engage their intellects for creative solutions to solving problems that affect them in multi-dimensional ways. Preventing violent extremism is a national task that must be done. Youth, both male and female must play a pivotal role!
In recent times there have been troubling concerns across the country about the current state of the Nigerian youth issues relating to access to functional education, learning and self-development opportunities, employment.