The special assistant on youth and student affairs to President Muhammadu Buhari, Comrade Nasir Adhama has lamented recent killings of two students in Abia State University and the River State election killings of a corps member saying the killings are condemnable and uncalled for.
Adhama in a press statement signed by his Technical Assistant on Student matters, Comrade Okpanchi Jacob, and made availability to journalists in Abuja yesterday said the country is already faced with several challenges and Nigeria rather channel their energy toward solving this rather than killing innocent youths.
“I have noticed with shock the injustice, brutality and mayhem unleashed on our young people in some citadel of learning across the country such as Abia State University where 2 students were beheaded.
“I am also very sad when I received the news of the killing of corps member during the rerun election in Rivers State
“Our country is facing various challenges ranging from insecurity, unemployment, corruption and all forms of social vices that calls for pragmatic solution from all patriotic citizens, we must remember that no political strategy can make the magic of development without the strong support of the citizens most especially the youths”, the statement reads in part.
He therefore called the politicians to emulate the spirit of peace and sportsmanship and play politics that will entrench peace and development while urging the youth to direct their energy, skills, knowledge, population and network to drive the economy and the political system of the country and refused to be used by Politicians for their selfish gains
“I acknowledged the role of young Nigerians in the 2015 peaceful ballot revolution, I’m aware of the high expectations of the people and I want to assure you that this administration will not let us down.
“Let’s stand by the Government’s change agenda that we put in place to succeed and restore the Glory of our country in order to prepare a sustainable country for us”, he urged.
Read the full speech below…
PRESS TEXT DELIVERED BY THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT ON YOUTH AND STUDENT AFFAIRS (REPRESENTED BY COMR. OKPANACHI JACOB TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE SA ON STUDENT MATTERS. TODAY 22ND MARCH, 2016.
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This Meeting became necessary to give a prompt response to issues that is pertinent to the heart of President Muhammadu who appointed me to represent him on youth and student Affairs
I have noticed with shock the injustice, brutality and mayhem unleashed on our young people in some citadel of learning across the country such as Abia State University where 2 students were beheaded.
I am also very sad when I received the news of the killing of corps member during the rerun election in Rivers State
our country is facing various challenges ranging from insecurity, unemployment, corruption and all forms of social vices that calls for pragmatic solution from all patriotic citizens, we must remember that no political strategy can make the magic of development without the strong support of the citizens most especially the youths.
President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to ensuring peace and security, therefore, It is not only a moral responsibility but also imperative for all Nigerians to compliment his efforts by building peace in their various communities through attitudes and Actions
I condemn in totality all youth involvement that negates the peace building efforts of this administration
I want to use this opportunity to call on our politicians to emulate the spirit of peace and sportsmanship and play politics that will entrench peace and development
I urge the youths to direct their energy, skills, knowledge, population and network to drive the economy and the political system of our country and refused to be used by Politicians for their selfish gains
I acknowledged the role of young Nigerians in the 2015 peaceful ballot revolution, I’m aware of the high expectations of the people and I want to assure you that this administration will not let us down
Let’s stand by the Government’s change agenda that we put in place to succeed and restore the Glory of our country in order to prepare a sustainable country for us.
I wish all Nigerian Christian Youths and Student a splendid Easter Celebration
Thank You and God bless.
