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August 16, 2019
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Youth Committee has calledfor inclusion of young persons in governance as a remedy for closing unemploymentgaps in the country.
The committee Chairperson, Victor Ekpo made the call at anevent to commemorate the 2019 International Youth Day, in partnership withActionAid Nigeria, with the theme, ‘Promote Youth Employment: Ensure EconomicIndependence for the Young’ in Abuja.
According to Ekpo, inclusion of the youth not only inemployment, but in political, social and other spheres of life is a recipe forsustainable peace and national development. He called on affiliate unions toprioritise youth inclusiveness to further strengthen the union’s struggle.
The NLC Women and Youth Congress, Rita Goyit supportedactivities to mainstream youth inclusiveness in its  policies and programmes, urging participantsto brainstorm, follow up for implementation of all policies.
Earlier, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba expressed worryabout widening inequality and unemployment gaps amongst young persons. He saidNigeria must recognise the potential of its young persons, saying this ought tobe explored for the betterment of the nation.