The National Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed its commitment to creating more opportunities for young Nigerians to lead, innovate and participate actively in governance and economic development.
The APC youth wing made the commitment in a statement issued to mark the 2026 International Youth Day, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
The APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, said young Nigerians should no longer be regarded merely as beneficiaries of government programmes or leaders of tomorrow, but as critical partners in shaping the country’s present and future.
He noted that the growing interest of young Nigerians in democratic participation underscored the need for political institutions and policymakers to create sustainable platforms for meaningful youth engagement.
Citing data from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration update, Israel said 2,836,995 Nigerians aged between 18 and 34, representing 68.83 per cent of completed registrations, had registered to vote in the commission’s Phase II, Week 15 update as of April 28, 2026.
