From:Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
As a part of the activities commemorating this year’s international youth day, a cross-section of Kaduna youths embarked on a road walk to sensitize residents of Kaduna state on the forthcoming 2023 elections and the need for them to exercise their right at the polls.
The move was in line with the We-You project being implemented by Legal Awareness for Nigerian Women in collaboration with the Centre for Communication and Social Impact with support from Action Aid and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom.
Speaking earlier, the Coordinator of the We -You project in Kaduna, Hannatu Hauwan said one of the key objectives of the project was to mobilize young people (including male & female) and women (through women-led groups).
According to her, “every August 12, the International Youth Day is commemorated to bring youth issues to the fore at international discussions.
“The International Youth Day 2022 themed ‘Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages’ is aptly timely as Nigeria prepares for the 2023 general elections.
“The outcome of the primary elections held a few months back further emphasized the need for bridging the intergenerational gap within the political space, especially where women and youth are concerned”, she explained.
