IKWUANO — Comrade Anyaragbu Chinweuba, the immediate past Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ikwuano Chapter, has hailed Nigerian youth on the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, calling on governments at all levels to invest in young people as a pathway to national development .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that Comrade Anyaragbu, who served as NYCN Ikwuano Coordinator from June 18, 2018, to May 10, 2026, made the call in a statement commemorating this year’s observance . The United Nations has designated August 12 as International Youth Day, with the 2026 theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” recognizing that while young people’s experiences vary across countries and communities, their hopes for dignity, opportunity, and a sustainable future remain remarkably similar .
CDA News Nigeria reports that the former youth leader echoed the NYCN’s well-known slogan: “Build the Youth, Build the Nation” . He emphasized that empowering young people through education, skills development, and meaningful participation in governance is essential for national progress, and that the government has a critical role to play in creating an enabling environment for youth to thrive .
The International Youth Day observance highlights shared challenges facing young people globally, including poverty, climate change, limited access to digital technologies, and unequal economic opportunities . Comrade Anyaragbu’s call aligns with this year’s focus on youth-led solutions and global solidarity , urging stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to support the aspirations of Nigerian youth .
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