Young people are the driving force for the development of any nation if given the opportunity to contribute in decision making and also showcase what they have. Young people in the world over are contributing their own quota to the developmental processes of their respective nations, thereby making the world a better place to live.
In Nigeria, however, the case is different. Young
people are given little or no representation in the nation’s structure. This is
because some corrupt leaders would not want to be exposed in their corrupt
activities if a young person is engaged with them. For instance, in our
political and economical structures, young people are rarely found at the helm
of affairs; simply because a young person will always nurse for change at all
times and the corrupt ones would obviously resist the changes that bring their
nefarious activities to light.
Youth representation can be better improved if youth
can be adequately engaged in decision making both in the government and other
forms. Youth representation can also be promoted if youth will understand the
need to vote and be voted for during the election; this will give room for
young people to be ably represented in government
Furthermore, young people should have an interest in
the politics of our nation, they should also understand the need for
participation, and they should not have a lukewarm outlook on issues that
affects them.
Article By:
Francis Jackson Uchegbu
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