Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said that the End Sars protests would not be in vain, he said this on Sunday via his Twitter page in celebration of Maiden National Youth Day.
According to him, the time had come for Nigerian youths to sit with the government and deepen their initiatives to effect a change.
He wrote:
‘Today, on the occasion of the National Youth Day we showcase to the world 10 winners of the 60-day APP challenge competition and 5 young innovators in different fields. 15 youth who represent the lot and remind us of the power and potentials of our youth as a country…’
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‘With the Protests that have occurred across the country, Nigeria stands at the cusp of change in youth development. Already, that change has begun. What is needed is to deepen the youth initiatives and accelerate the onboarding of beneficiaries in a transparent and effectual manner‘
‘The protest of our youth shall not be in vain. It is time to engage the government constructively. Come to the table. I say to the youth -Your time has come.’ He concluded
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK