PRESS RELEASE 

5th October, 2024


SWUYN ENDORSES PRESIDENT TINUBU 30 DAYS NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE AND THE LABOUR EMPLOYMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (LEEP)

The Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN) warmly commends Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on your visionary announcement of a National Youth Conference during Nigeria's 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. This 30-day confab aligns perfectly with our organization's aims and objectives, addressing pressing issues affecting young Nigerians.


We are thrilled that the conference will empower youths to participate actively in nation-building, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping policies that impact their lives. The focus on education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice resonates deeply with our mission.


*Key Areas of Alignment:*


- _Education_: Enhancing access to quality education for all youths

- _Employment_: Creating opportunities for gainful employment and entrepreneurship

- _Innovation_: Fostering a culture of innovation and technological advancement

- _Security_: Ensuring the safety and well-being of young Nigerians

- _Social Justice_: Promoting equality and fairness for all youths


We appreciate the inclusive approach in designing the conference's modalities and delegate selection, ensuring representation from diverse youth groups. SWUYN is eager to contribute to this historic event and collaborate with your administration.


*Recommendations:*


1. *Inclusive Representation*: Ensure diverse representation of youths from various backgrounds, including rural areas and marginalized communities.

2. *Capacity Building*: Provide training and resources for youths to effectively participate in the conference and subsequent implementation.

3. *Sustainability*: Establish a framework for continuous engagement and monitoring of conference outcomes.


We look forward to working closely with your administration to make this conference a resounding success.


In addition, the Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN) is also thrilled to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), an initiative that aligns perfectly with our mission. LEEP's goal to create 2.5 million jobs annually, while ensuring workers' welfare and safety, resonates deeply with our organization's objectives.


*Key Alignments with SWUYN's Mission:*


- _Job Creation_: LEEP's focus on generating 2.5 million jobs annually addresses the pressing issue of unemployment among Nigerian youths.

- _Empowerment_: The programme's emphasis on empowerment will equip young people with skills and resources needed to thrive in the workforce.

- _Worker Welfare_: Ensuring the safety and well-being of workers aligns with our commitment to protecting the rights and interests of unemployed youths.


We commend President Tinubu's determination to drive reforms that benefit Nigerian youths. As an organization, we are eager to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to make LEEP a resounding success.


*Call to Action:*


We urge the President Tinubu-led administration to:


- Ensure inclusive representation of unemployed youths in the programme's implementation

- Provide adequate resources and funding to support LEEP's objectives

- Establish a framework for monitoring and evaluating the programme's impact


By working together, we can empower Nigerian youths and build a brighter future for our nation.


Thank you for your visionary leadership and commitment to empowering Nigerian youths.


Comr. Preye V. Tambou 

President, SWUYN


Comr. Adewale Ganiyu 

National Secretary, SWUYN 


Comr Wisdom Asiazobor 

National Public Relation Officer 


Swuynnigeria@gmail.com