Arrangements have been concluded by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru Plateau State to organise a national dialogue with youth and other stakeholders on the urgent challenges confronting Nigeria as a nation.
According to a statement signed by the Institute Head, Public Affairs Department Professor Sola Adeyanju, mni, the Dialogue, which will be on X Spaces (formerly Twitter) for an inclusive and constructive dialogue on urgent challenges in the country.
The statement further depicted the fact that everyone’s voice is needed to move the country forward is not in contention but added that young people, students, women, and civil societies Organisations, public servants, government officials, and other stakeholders are expected to be part of the spaces.
It mentioned that the forum is to serve as an objective platform to galvanise all ideas for
progress and serve as an opportunity for the free expression of different opinions and expectations, and also to ensure that all voices are heard, no matter the perspectives.
“The objectives of the forum are to create a platform for youth to express themselves; to understand the challenges facing young people and listen to their opinions on how to move the country forward, as well as to enable young people articulate their demands and expectations to the government.”