Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerian youths to translate their activeness on social media to the political scene of the country.
Osibanjo emphasized that change can not happen strictly by being active on social media.
The Vice President made the submission Monday while speaking in Abuja during the maiden Progressive Youth Conference organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth wing.
The number two citizen of the world’s most populous black nation charged youths that the change they desire can only happen when they actively participate in politics and push their agenda.
In a speech titled “The Future is a Decision,” Osibanjo noted youths must register and vote or be voted for to be able to make meaningful changes.
He said; “It is evident just from voter-turnout alone that the vast majority of young people either do not register to vote or do not vote.
“Those who even participate at all would rather engage within the very constrained space of social media platforms or join pressure groups.”
Osinbajo while pointing that social media “do not transform the lives of millions for good or ill”, said; “If you are keen on how the future will turn out, you must be involved in politics.”
Prof Yemi Osibanjo submitted that youths must be active in politics to be able to influence decisions and policies in Nigeria.
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