The Patriotic Nigeria Youth Forum has urged Nigerians, particularly youths and students, to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing such support as a patriotic responsibility.
The National Coordinator of the group, Odumosu Olamide, made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, urging citizens to adopt a constructive approach in assessing the performance of the administration.
Odumosu said Nigerians had a collective responsibility to contribute to the development of the country, stressing that the nation belonged to all citizens.
‘Supporting our government at this critical period is an act of patriotism. We do not have another country to call our own.
‘Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we must contribute our quota towards building the country we desire,’ he said.
He urged Nigerians to remain patient and actively participate in government programmes aimed at improving their livelihoods.
The youth leader particularly encouraged youths and students to take advantage of government initiatives targeted at them, saying young Nigerians had a crucial role to play in national development.
According to him, the country’s large youth population should be mobilised towards promoting peace, unity and economic growth.
Odumosu also commended the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for her interventions targeting women, youths, families and vulnerable Nigerians.
‘We appreciate the First Lady for the support she has continued to give to her husband and for the various empowerment initiatives she has championed.
‘Her commitment to women, youths and vulnerable members of society deserves recognition,’ he stated.
He urged beneficiaries of government empowerment programmes to utilise the opportunities productively and contribute to the development of their communities.
Odumosu further called on political leaders, youth groups and other stakeholders to embrace dialogue and constructive engagement rather than actions capable of deepening divisions in the country.
He said the challenges confronting Nigeria required collective responsibility, responsible leadership, patriotism and active citizenship.
The coordinator reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to mobilising young Nigerians for peace, democratic participation and national development.
He maintained that the future of Nigeria depended largely on citizens working together despite their political differences.