67,000 youth submit priority areas to Buhari

About 67,000 youth have signed and submitted a policy declaration to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to help President Muhammadu Buhari prioritise development areas in his second term in office.

The declaration which was facilitated by the global group -ONE Campaign, was presented to the Vice President by the delegation led ONE’s Co-Founder, Bono; Board Chairman, Tom Freston; Africa richest man, Aliko Dangote, who is also a member of ONE’s Board of Directors.

In a statement, the ONE Campaign said it has met with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Abiodun Olujimi. At the meeting, the ONE Campaign’s co-founder noted that the submission of policy priorities declaration signed by 67,000 youth is very important because accountable politicians and empowered citizens are key to any country’s bright future.

“Also, it is important to state that no branch of government on its own can achieve what is needed. And just we do all around the world, ONE will meet with anyone in the service of our goal of healthcare for everyone,’’ the Campaign co-founder said.

ONE Nigeria Country Director, Serah Makka-Ugbabe said, “Our campaign is built on the ideal of strong, transparent institutions that are responsible to their citizens.

“As the ONE Campaign, we need accountable politicians in the executive and in the legislative branches. We and our almost three million of empowered citizens of Nigeria will do our part.’’