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Youths Must Become Custodians of Nigeria’s Democracy, Says FCC Chairman

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  • The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, urged Nigerian youths to actively participate in democracy.
  • Omidiran called on young people to transition from passive beneficiaries to active custodians of Nigeria's democratic future.
  • She emphasized the importance of youth engagement for the sustenance and growth of democratic principles in the country.

Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has called on Nigerian youths to embrace their role in safeguarding the nation's democracy. She urged them to move beyond passively receiving benefits and to actively assume their positions as custodians of democratic principles.

Omidiran stressed that the active involvement of young people is crucial for the continued development and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria. Her remarks highlight a call to action for the youth to become more engaged and responsible participants in the country's political landscape.

Youths must become custodians of Nigeria’s democracy.

— Ayo Hulayat OmidiranFCC Chairman's charge to Nigerian youths.

The FCC chairman's message underscores the significance of youth participation in ensuring a robust and thriving democratic future for Nigeria. The emphasis is on empowering the younger generation to take ownership of the democratic process and contribute meaningfully to its progress.

Move beyond being mere beneficiaries of democracy and assume your rightful place.

— Ayo Hulayat OmidiranFCC Chairman's call for active youth engagement.
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