Plateau Youth Council Launches Charter for Youth Inclusion

The Plateau Youth Council (PYC), under the leadership of Chairman Panan Dapar, has unveiled a Youth Charter of Demand for Peace and Inclusive Governance during a validation workshop held in Jos, Plateau State. This workshop was organized in collaboration with the Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse (YIAVHA) and sponsored by SPRING.

The charter aims to compel politicians to commit to including youth in governance and political activities. Dapar emphasized the need for meaningful youth participation in peacebuilding, democratic engagement, and economic empowerment.

He noted that this initiative is unprecedented since the state's creation and was inspired by the neglect of young people in political engagement. Dapar criticized politicians for exploiting the energy and ingenuity of youth during elections without acknowledging their contributions to governance.

The charter serves as a guiding document for aspiring leaders in Plateau State and Nigeria.