A Grand patron of Nigerian Youths and Vigilante Group of Nigeria Engineer Femi Soetan has advised the federal government to organise an immediate interface between leaders of the ongoing protests via the leadership of the Nigerian Youth Organisation (NYO).
The Youth and Security patron in a statement emphasised that in order to forestall imminent degeneration of the crisis into full scale internecine conflict, the NYO with branches in the 36 states of the federation has the capacity to mobilise all stakeholders to a strategic peace dialogue
According to Engr. Femi, a strategic plan for mediation and advocacy can be achieved through the leadership of the NYO President, Ambassador Abdullahi Wali, as fast as possible by cross- breeding idea with the following prominent national bodies that includes Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW), Actors Guild of Nigeria, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Actors Council of Nigeria and Peace Corps of Nigerian.
Others he said include Association of Comedians, Human Right lawyers, Human Rights Activists, All bodies of Artisans, Tricycle Unions, Okada Riders Unions, Vigilante Group of Nigeria( VGN), EndSARS leaders and other Trade Unions.
According to him, “A round table discussion/ rallying point of dialogue shall be established for Advocacy, Mediation and Reconciliation between the leaders and the led in the efforts to broker peace and tranquility in the current troubled waters of the country.”
He also said, “The peace and unity of Nigeria should be above every consideration by the protesters while advocating that the genuine demands of the youths should be given accelerated relief by the government.”
