In the light of the recent calls for
succession by IPOB and the subsequent
‘Quit Notice’ ultimatum given to Igbos
resident in Northern Nigeria by some
Arewa Youths,a subtle crisis seem to have
started brewing across the Nation. These
have caused palpable fear, sowing seeds of
discord and could degenerate into anarchy
if left unchecked.
We have carefully listened to Various
stakeholders ranging from Governors
Forums, Northern Elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo
and elder statesmen lent their voices to the
topic and have deemed it appropriate for
the youth to state our position with the aim
of dousing the uncertainty. After all, the
youth stand to bear the biggest brunt if
things spill out of control. And, it is our
future that could be upheld or destroyed by
the events that would unfold.
The South East Chairman, Nigerian Young
Professionals Forum (NYPF)- Dr. Chima
Anyaso is convening a summit of South East
Nigeria’s Young Leaders and Stakeholders
in Collaboration with Ohaneze Ndigbo
Youth Worldwide, to constructively engage
the present burning National discourse
with the aim of developing a framework to
reduce tension and set the country on its
path to greatness.
Theme- ‘To Restructure or Not: Building a
self sufficient and sustainable Region of
our Dream’.
This summit is a socio-political platform
that is calling on all the Youth and Young
leaders of Associations, Students Union
Presidents, Young Professional bodies and
Youth Political Associations of the South
East to develop a blueprint for an economic
and politically stable country.
