A Non-Denominational Christian body, The Student Christian Movement SCM, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments to develop strategies to create more employment opportunities for youth in the country.
The National President of SCM in Nigeria Ebere Ubesie, made the call during the 19th Biennial Conference held in Port Harcourt.
Ubesie, who is also the Treasurer of the world Students Christian Federation WSCF, said one of the challenges facing Nigeria’s economy is youth unemployment.
She said that the SCM has provided youth outreach in Nigeria to prepare students for societal transformation.
Ubesie advised youths not to engage in violence of any kind.
Also speaking, the former President of the group Samuel Ogan said that SCM has played an active role in the campaign against cultism and other social vices in the society.
Ogan called on government and other relevant agencies to support the campaign against insecurity, terrorism against humanity in the country.
