Ahead of 2019 general election, the South-east chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has thrown its weight behind House of Representatives ambition of a leading young aspirant and PDP candidate, Chima Anyaso, for Bende federal house of representative’s seat, Abia State.
According to report, it is considered a strategic move to consolidate on the clamour for youth participation in politics and in response to the not-too-young-to-run bill, in forthcoming 2019 general election.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the aspirant, Prince Chibuike Echem, vice president, National Youth Council of Nigeria, South East chapter who led members of his executive, said the decision to endorse Anyaso has no political undertone but based on merit and in consideration of landmark investment in youth empowerment by Chima Anyaso.
According to him, “we are not here to support or endorse any political party, but to endorse one of us, a youth like us who has been in the frontline in the advocacy for youth inclusiveness in politics and policymaking. You will recall that Dr. Anyaso was a key part of those who championed not-too-young-to-run bill through the platform of New Nigeria 2019, NN19.
“On the strength of his personal sacrifice and commitment to the cause of youth empowerment, we the executive and members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria hereby wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Chima Anyaso for Bende Federal House of Representatives seat in 2019.”
Prince Echem further assured that the National Youth Council will host an endorsement rally in Bende in support of Anyaso.
On his part, Chima Anyaso assured the NYCN of his continued support for youth causes, noting that he is going to the House of Representatives to consolidate on his community development projects and push bills that would help to empower young people in Nigeria who are looking for opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the development of Nigeria.
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