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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has unveiled plans to mark its 60th year anniversary, as well as honour President Bola Tinubu as its grand patron.
The NYCN, in a statement by its National President and Secretary, Board of Trustees ( BoT) , Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, said the 60th anniversary with the theme, “60 Years of NYCN: Reflecting on the Past, Maximizing the Present, and Shaping the Future,” will hold on December 7 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The statement added that the event, which will feature youth empowerment, cultural exhibition, amongst other, will also serve as opportunity to honour past leaders of the youth council.
According to the the NYCN, “as part of this milestone, the Council will confer its highest honor, the Grand Patron of Nigerian Youths award, on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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“Additionally, past leaders of NYCN will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to youth development in a ceremony to be attended virtually and physically by over 200,000 Nigerian youths.”
It added that “the event will be graced by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Majesty Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, who will co-chair the occasion with His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the NYCN Royal Father of Nigerian Youths. Additionally, NYCN Matron Dr. Elizabeth Jack-Rich will also be in attendance.
“The occasion will feature a keynote address by renowned Kenyan lawyer and activist, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, who will share insights on the theme of the celebration.
“The President of the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa, Comrade Julius Malema, will also deliver a guest speech on the theme, offering his perspective on youth leadership in Africa.”
