Nigerian youths have been advised to embrace unity and promote peace towards integration and national development.
This was made known at a one-day program organised by the Youth Empowerment Organisation tagged “The Unity of Nigeria and Our Peaceful Coexistence,“ aimed at imbibing patriotism that will enhance justice and peace in the country.
According to the Executive Director of Youths Empowerment Education Initiative (YEEI) and organizer of the event, Dr. Edewor Christopher, He said:
“Unity is not about homogeneity or tolerance, it is about accepting the diversity and differences between us….This kind of unity cannot be achieved by accident, there has to be strategic efforts to promote unity…it is only through unity that we can survive and overcome our challenges.“
Guest speaker at the event, Dr. Casmir Anyanwu outlined the challenges posing threats to peaceful living and coexistence in Nigeria. He further had this to say:
“Inspite of obvious obstacles, the Nigeria experiment is doable, that is worthy of necessary sacrifices by all and sundry…. It has been shown especially in the First Republic that Nigeria has the capacity for peaceful coexistence.”
The event had in attendance Nigerian youths from all around the country and several organisations that champion the cause of youths in Nigeria.
The Youth Empowerment and Education Initiatives YEEI is doing a whole lot in this regard. We hail you. Keep up the good work for our future leaders!