Recant from Nationwide Protest, CSYPS Chairman Appeals to Youths

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja

Chairman of the Conference of State Youth Parliament Speakers of Nigeria (CSYPS), Hon. Osawemwenhio Uwagboe has appealed to Nigerians youths to recant the decision to protest over the issue of hardship.

He made the disclosure in a statement made available to Newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

The Chairman said ” I stand with you my fellow Nigerians in these trying times as we are all facing unprecedented hardships, and the desire for change is powerful and understandable.

“protests are unlikely to yield any productive outcomes and may only complicate matters further.Rather than taking to the streets, which can sometimes lead to unintended violence and destruction, I urge you to explore alternative ways to make our voices heard.”

“I urge you to consider that protests may not be the best approach at this time noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working diligently to address the issues facing our nation.

” The President officially launched the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) at the State House in Abuja recently which is a significant step to underscores his administration’s commitment to inclusiveness and ensuring sufficient funding to sustain educational initiatives.

“As President Tinubu emphasized that democracy is all about inclusiveness highlighting his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mr. President is setting up a foundation and long-term policies that will shape the country for the better.

” Given the faulty foundation that Nigeria has endured, it is crucial to recognize the importance of these foundational steps. A president who has granted Local Government autonomy is not our enemy; rather, he is working towards empowering our communities and strengthening our democracy.

“While we cannot deny the hardship we are experiencing, I ask that we place our trust in the presidency and believe that things will improve. Our voices are powerful, and there are many ways we can use them constructively without resorting to protests, which can often lead to unintended violence and destruction.

He tasked on youths to organize and participate in advocacy campaigns that highlight specific issues, events for their progress.

Hon. Osawemwenhio enjoined the youths to utilize social media, petitions, and public forums to garner attention and support for our causes.These methods can be powerful and effective without the risk of descending into chaos.

“I plead with you to try other means before resorting to protests. We are all in this together, and the risk of protests being hijacked by those with malicious intent is too high. We could end up destroying the very country we are trying to build. Most importantly, we do not want to lose our youths to violent protests. Their safety and future are paramount, and violence only undermines the cause we seek to advance.

“If President Tinubu does not attend to our issues, we have the power to express our discontent through our votes in 2027. Our democracy allows us to hold our leaders accountable, and we must use this power wisely. Let us stand united and encourage the presidency to do more and do much better.

“We can achieve the change we seek through patience, dialogue, and constructive engagement. Our collective strength lies not in tearing down but in building up, not in division but in unity.