Lagos:The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 general elections. This endorsement was announced at the Voluntary Youth Organisations (VYO) 1.0, a youth programme held on Saturday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the chairman of NYCN in Lagos, Mr. Ibrahim Adigun, disclosed that the event, themed ‘Converging Lagos Youth Voices Voluntary Youth Organisations as Pillars of Structure, Accountability and Sustainable Youth Development,’ also marked the 2026 National Youth Day. The event included the formal unveiling of the NYCN Lagos State Bye-Law and was attended by several voluntary youth organisations such as Man O’ War, Girl Guides, Lagos State Scout Council, and Boys’ Brigade.
Mr. Adigun emphasized the importance of youth involvement in governance and policy development, highlighting the need for greater investment and inclusive youth participation. He also addressed the challenges faced by voluntary youth organisations, advocating for the establishment of a Lagos State VYO Development and Support Fund, a VYO Registry and Accreditation Framework, youth economic empowerment, and employment partnerships.
The endorsement of Tinubu and Hamzat was attributed to the APC-led administrations’ policies and programmes addressing youth development, including Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Adigun expressed confidence in Hamzat’s capacity to sustain Lagos State’s development, urging young people to support the APC candidates in the upcoming elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the newly unveiled bye-law is anticipated to provide an institutional framework for the coordination and activities of youth organisations in Lagos State.