It’s time for youths to start ruling – CCII President

Mr Yemisi Adeaga, President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), has referred to as at the media to regularly enlighten Nigerian youths on the want for them to take part in political and choice-making procedures.

Adeaga made the decision on the Pen and Awards Night Party of the weeklong activities marking 2022 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Press Week on Friday in Ibadan.

Adeaga, who become the Chairman of the event, consequently, stated it become time for the youngsters to receive a chance to rule within the u . S . A ..

He stated that newshounds, thru their multidisciplinary profession, ought to encourage the teens to enter politics to have dynamic and modern leadership in Nigeria.

In the identical vein, the Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Philippines, Yemi Farounbi, said that time had come for journalists to rise up to rescue Nigeria for a shiny and resilient democracy.

Farounbi, also a veteran journalist, stated that the media had constantly contributed its quota in country wide improvement, saying reporters performed a crucial advocacy function in Nigeria gaining independence by being voice of the unvoiced.

The Vice President NUJ Zone B, Mrs Ronke Samo, referred to as on reporters to be cautious within the line of responsibility, in particular during the impending 2023 general elections.

According to him, they ought to play the game by way of the policies and be conflicts sensitive of their reportage.

The Chairman, NUJ, Oyo State Council, Mr Ademola Babalola, said that the council turned into able to acquire lots due to love and help of the members towards the contemporary management of the union.

He stated that the union could maintain to play its position as voice of the voiceless to the citizens of Oyo State and Nigeria at big.