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The Non Aligned Movement (NAM) has established its youth wing, NAM Youth Organization (NAMYO).

NAM is a forum of over 100 countries that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.

NAMYO was founded during the NAM youth summit sessions held between July 25 and 29 in Shusha, Azerbaijan.

Nigeria was represented at the summit by Bello Shagari, a youth activist and grandson of Nigeria’s first executive president.

Shagari explained in a statement that NAMYO was founded to give a voice and create opportunities for the young people of NAM.

“On behalf of the Nigerian State, I joined other Non Aligned Movement (NAM) member States in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the establishment of NAM Youth Organization (NAMYO) which was founded to give a voice and create opportunities for the young people of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM),” Shagari said.

“The sessions of the Summit were held between 25-29 July and was concluded in Shusha, Azerbaijan, thereby known as The Shusha Accord.

“The action was led by the Outcome Document of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 25-26 October 2019, where the heads of state and government supported it’s establishment.”

According to Shagari, Nigeria will now establish its own chapter to oversee the programs of NAMYO which has its headquarters in Baku, capital city of Azerbaijan.

“Nigeria will now establish its own chapter to oversee the programs of NAMYO in the country and to also represent the interests of the Nigerian youth in the newly founded organization,” he said.

“Nigeria among other 60 countries that have attended the summit has played a central role in drafting of the statute and indeed debating the existence of NAMYO.

“The Nigerian Mission in New York reiterated that Nigeria as a member of NAM since 1964 will remain committed to the vision, objectives and principle of NAM.

“I also wish you use this opportunity to thank the Nigerian Permanent Mission in New York, and the Permanent Delegation of Nigeria to UNESCO for the opportunity to represent my country in the historical formation of NAMYO.

“The voice of the Nigerian youth have been undoubtedly amplified in the global arena.”