YOUTH SUMMIT IN GBOKO

It is a known fact that the youth remain the pivot of every society as such any society that neglects its youthful population does that at the detriment of her future. Nigeria in particular, has one of the most dynamic and ever increasing youth population in the world. 

Benue State is blessed with a dynamic youth population below the age 25; they constitute more than half the population in the state, yet they are hardly represented, participate or included in most formal political processes or even offices. This is a major challenge and leads to the disenfranchisement of its young citizens. It has also reinforced stereotypes that treat young people as disinterested in political issues, objects of social policy or as troublemakers. 

Most debates about youth participation in politics have therefore focused mainly on motivating youth to vote and preventing youth groups from resorting to political violence.

It is against this premise that LEAD Benue has taken the initiative to focus and draw attention to the non inclusion of the youth in governance and nation building. We took the decision to put together a youth summit aimed at bringing together youth,  youth organizations and youth groups from all Local Governments across the state to discuss and chart a way forward for our state. 

You are hereby invited to a one day Youth Summit taking place as follows:

Date: May 27, 2017

Venue: J.S. Tarka Institute for Politics, Gboko

Time: 9.am Prompt

We are looking forward to welcoming you and to a mutually beneficial and productive deliberation aimed at putting Benue  State on the map as a vibrant and dynamic State in youth inclusiveness/participation in governance. 

Thank you.