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Due to prevailing insecurity in the country, the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the issue.
The National Speaker of the group, Rt. Hon. Usman Bashir Shagari in a statement on Friday in Abuja underscored the Assembly’s staunch commitment of the group to fostering a secured Nigeria for all citizens.

Parts of the statement read: “The recent abduction of schoolgirls in Zamfara has brought renewed anguish and discontent among Nigerians.

“We urge the government to prioritize the safety and well-being of all Nigerians.
“We call for increased investment in security infrastructure, enhanced intelligence gathering, and the prompt reformation of the security agencies to ensure their effectiveness and accountability.
“The NYAN stands united with the families affected by this heinous act and we urge immediate action from the government to ensure the safe return of these innocent girls.
“We express our utmost disappointment with the current outcome and call on the government to take swift and decisive measures to secure their release.
“However, despite our disappointment, we remain resolute in our commitment to constructive engagement with the government and respective parties.
NYAN has been actively engaging with CSOs and youth groups on various platforms to facilitate discussions, propose solutions, and advocate for stronger security measures.”
Shagari noted that collaborations and consultations are crucial in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by the nation.
“NYAN lends its voice to millions of concerned Nigerian citizens who yearn for a secure and prosperous Nation.
“We implore the government to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace to our communities and safeguard the lives and future of our citizens,” he said.

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Veteran journalist and recipient of A.B.C Yola, Reporter of the Year Award (1997), Hassan Umar Shallpella, works with WAP as a Regional Correspondence. He was trained at Institute of Mass Communication and Technology Jos and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Training School Lagos.He was a News desk Editor and a Correspondent at the Punch newspaper and till 2019, was the Deputy Editor ofThe Scope newspaper.

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