{"id":132880,"date":"2024-10-02T11:20:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T10:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/distraction-from-real-issues-huriwa-rejects-tinubus-national-youth-conference"},"modified":"2024-10-02T12:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T11:25:07","slug":"distraction-from-real-issues-huriwa-rejects-tinubus-national-youth-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/distraction-from-real-issues-huriwa-rejects-tinubus-national-youth-conference","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Distraction from real issues\u2019 \u2013 HURIWA rejects Tinubu\u2019s national youth conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized the 30-day National Youth Conference announced by President Bola Tinubu in his Independence Anniversary broadcast.<\/p>\n

HURIWA described the proposed conference as a wasteful and ineffective exercise designed to deflect attention from the government\u2019s failures.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA condemned the conference as a superficial attempt to engage with the youth while ignoring the pressing issues confronting Nigeria\u2019s young population.<\/p>\n

The group argued that the proposed conference, announced during President Tinubu\u2019s Independence Day address, is a futile gambit aimed at projecting an image of youth inclusion when in reality, the government has failed to tackle the critical issues hindering the progress of Nigerian youths.<\/p>\n

The association referred to the conference as \u201cforum shopping,\u201d intended to mask the government\u2019s shortcomings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis so-called National Youth Conference is nothing more than a cash-guzzling charade, destined to achieve little to no meaningful outcomes,\u201d HURIWA stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cRather than organizing another talk shop, the government should focus on addressing the urgent challenges that directly impact the lives of Nigerian youths, such as poor infrastructure, economic stagnation, and high unemployment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The organization highlighted the deteriorating state of infrastructure across the country, noting that the lack of development stifles creativity, innovation, and economic advancement for young people.<\/p>\n

HURIWA also pointed out that these conditions have led to a surge in irregular migration, as many young Nigerians seek opportunities abroad.<\/p>\n

In his Independence Day broadcast, President Tinubu described the upcoming National Youth Conference as a platform to address the diverse challenges facing Nigeria\u2019s youth, who make up more than 60 percent of the population.<\/p>\n

The president promised that the conference would focus on key issues like education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. He emphasized that young people would be involved in shaping the agenda through dialogue with policymakers.<\/p>\n

However, HURIWA dismissed these promises as hollow. The group argued that similar initiatives in the past, including various national conferences, had failed to produce tangible results or lasting change.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistory has shown that such conferences are nothing but wasted efforts, absorbing vast amounts of public funds without delivering real solutions. This youth conference will be no different,\u201d the group emphasized.<\/p>\n

HURIWA criticized the government for its handling of the economy, noting that young Nigerians are disproportionately affected by the economic downturn. The association pointed to the depreciation of the Naira as one of the major issues exacerbating unemployment and poverty.<\/p>\n

They highlighted that according to the National Bureau of Statistics, over 133 million Nigerians now live in multidimensional poverty\u2014a figure that includes a significant number of youths.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe youths are among the hardest hit by the Naira\u2019s depreciation, a direct result of the administration\u2019s poor economic policies. This has led to widespread unemployment and deepened poverty levels, yet the government is choosing to distract the youth with an empty conference instead of addressing these issues head-on,\u201d HURIWA stated.<\/p>\n

The group also called attention to the rising cost of living, rampant inflation, and the lack of price stability as further evidence of the government\u2019s mismanagement of the economy.<\/p>\n

HURIWA argued that young Nigerians are struggling to afford necessities, a situation worsened by increasing fuel prices, while the government remains indifferent.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is deeply troubling that instead of implementing policies to stabilize prices or lower the cost of living, the government is pouring money into a conference that will yield no meaningful results. This is not responsible governance,\u201d HURIWA lamented.<\/p>\n

The association criticized the government\u2019s failure to combat corruption, stating that corruption at all levels continues to undermine any chance of meaningful progress.<\/p>\n

HURIWA argued that young Nigerians see this corruption firsthand and are becoming increasingly disillusioned by the lack of decisive action to address it.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorruption remains a major factor in the challenges facing Nigerian youths, and this government has shown little willpower to root it out. What we need are concrete reforms, not a 30-day talk shop,\u201d the group added.<\/p>\n

HURIWA further emphasized that the problems facing Nigerian youths are well-known and do not require yet another government-organized conference to articulate. Instead, the group called for immediate action to address the core issues affecting young people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe challenges of Nigerian youths are painfully clear, and what is needed now are solutions, not empty dialogue and choreographed monologues. This government has so far demonstrated no real interest in listening to the youth or resolving their issues,\u201d HURIWA concluded.<\/p>\n

HURIWA urged the government to redirect its focus toward creating policies that promote economic stability, job creation, and social justice, rather than wasting public resources on an ineffective conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government must prioritize the youth by implementing solutions that address the real challenges they face. Only then can we begin to move towards a more prosperous and inclusive future,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

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