Annum Terhile elected president of Nigerian Youth Congress

Annum Terhile has been elected as the president of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC).

Terhile was elected at the national convention of NYC on Saturday, in Abuja.

He was inaugurated alongside NYC executive members across the country by the Yakubu Shendam-led board of trustees (BOT) of the organisation.

During his acceptance speech, Terhile expressed readiness to partner with the federal government agencies and the private sector to tackle youth unemployment in the country through skill acquisition and empowerment initiatives

He maintained that NYC will prioritise collaborations with the government at all levels, the private sector, and international partners with reputable development initiatives across the globe to create sustainable programmes that will empower youth with skills, resources, and opportunities to excel and contribute meaningfully to the Nigerian economy

The NYC president highlighted some challenges faced by Nigerian youths such as unemployment, underemployment, limited opportunities, and a yearning for platforms by youths to hone and showcase their talents, adding that despite the slight decrease in youth unemployment from 8.00 percent to 7.50 percent, more needs to be done to address the myraid challenges.

Terhile warned that an unempowered youth is not only a minus but a danger and threat to the country, adding that it behooves on well-meaning Nigerians to fix the problem by solving what he termed “the Nigerian youth question.”

The NYC president remarked further that from vocational training to entrepreneurship hubs, from tech innovation labs to agricultural empowerment projects, NYC will build pathways for every young Nigerian to thrive, making sure all youths are carried along irrespective of their tribes or religion.

He assured that NYC under his leadership will not only create jobs but also nurture creators of jobs since the future of Nigeria lies in the hands of its youth.

“To the teeming Nigerian youths, this is your congress. Your dreams, your struggles, and your aspirations will shape our journey. I promise an inclusive platform where your voices will be heard, your ideas will be valued, and your potential will be unleashed. Together, we will work to ensure government policies align with the needs of our youth, fostering an environment where innovation, creativity and hard work are rewarded,” he said.

“To my fellow leaders, stakeholders, and partners, I extend a hand of collaboration. Let us unite in building a Nigeria where no youth is left behind, where every young person has the tools to succeed, and where our collective energy transforms. challenges into opportunities.”

Shendam charged the new leadership of the NYC to negotiate a better deal with politicians, irrespective of their political leanings ahead of the 2027 poll to improve the well-being of the teeming population of youths in the country.