THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN BUILDING CROSS RIVER STATE

According to the United Nations (UN) definition of youths, youths are those between 15 -24 years of age. Looking at the National youth Policy document ; it defines a youth as those ranging from the ages of 18 -35. One question that has continued to bother me is who is truly a youth in Cross River State? Any nation that denies it's youth the needed environment to participate towards nation building does so at its risk. The youth are energetic, vibrant, articulate, idealistic, pragmatic, dogged and savvy in technology. The youth of Cross River State in this era if given the opportunity can change the fortunes of the State through creativity and commitment towards improving the economy of Cross River State. The youth of Cross River State should be encouraged to handle leadership positions(18-35), they should be given the chance to actualize their dreams and aspiration as young people. From statistic and from the analysis of the last election.



PRINCE THOMAS ABI JR.
Public Affairs Analyst/Information Technologist
Calabar, Nigeria.