CYC News Update: Press Release on the ongoing National Conference in Nigeria

March 27, 2014.

CYC News Update: Press Release on the ongoing National Conference in Nigeria

The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is concerned about the ongoing National Conference in Nigeria. In line with the Commonwealth core values of Democracy, Tolerance, respect, understanding and freedom of expression, the Commonwealth Youth Council called for a specific mandate to every delegate from the constituency he/she represents at the conference, especially the youth delegates.

According to the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council, Ahmed Adamu, “the youth delegates at the ongoing national conference in Nigeria need to report back to the youth congress they represent, let them consult with the youth through different fora such as online consultations, town hall meetings, etc.”

Ahmed Adamu further noted that, “the members at the national conference should be patriotic and should participate actively as they are doing service to their country. Delegates should not be motivated by the personal gains, rather they should be concerned about the future they are shaping for the youth in the country.” The CYC being the official voice of the young people in the Commonwealth is keen on ensuring active participation of young people in every policy making and decision making processes.

The CYC also urge the conference secretariat to provide a platform where generality of the country’s citizens will be involved in the process and identify the thematic areas for public consultations and feedback. Conference like this affects the generality of the populace, as such public opinions have to be sorted to give them a sense of inclusion. Similarly, discussions at the conference should be strictly base on relevant issues. The adoption of the conference’s resolution has to be in the best interest of the people.

Please check this link for a newspaper report on the subject matter: http://dailytrust.info/index.php/news/20241-youth-council-seeks-interface-between-confab-delegates-constituents

Signed:

POPOOLA, Isiaka Olamilekan,
Secretary, Media, Publicity & Public Relations Committee,
Commonwealth Youth Council
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CYC Chairperson Visits Physically Challenged Children

The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), Ahmed Adamu, visited the physically challenged pupils at the School of The Blind Children located at Jabi area of Abuja, Nigeria. The event was organised by the Next Generation Nigeria Summit in which the CYC Chairperson was invited as a Mentor and Guest Speaker.

While delivering his speech as an Ambassador of NGNS, he encouraged the pupils to take their education very serious and also not to be discouraged by their diasbilities in achieving all the best they aimed at in life. He stated further, "We will continue to support you, protect you and advocate on your behalf. I will take this as a challenge, wherever I go all over the world, the first priority is you - the people with disabilities. I will continue to be your ambassador wherever I go." He also promised to assist the school at his personally capacity.

The Next Generation Nigeria Summit is a youth led initiative which provides a platform for the actualization of Nigerian youths yearning for a new Nigeria in line with the British Council 2010 Next Generation Report which incisively highlight the new found youth demographic window.

A similar news report on the event can be found through this link: http://leadership.ng/news/358551/school-blinds-principal-bags-award

Signed:

POPOOLA Isiaka Olamilekan
Secretary, Media, Publicity & Public Relations (MPPR) Committee,
Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC),
T: +234-8032249398
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E: popoolaio@gmail.com
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BBM: 2273D09B

CYC Chairperson Visits Gen. IBB