Former Presidential Adviser, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has called on the youths to get more involved in politics in a bid to effect the change they desire in the society.
She urged them to be patient and not destroy the country in their bid to express their grievances.
Speaking with journalists on the heels of planned protests due to the economic downturn in the country, Ita-Giwa said the country cannot afford any more destruction.
The Bakassi leader encouraged youths to get more involved in governance rather than staying aloof.
She said they should join political parties and get more involved in activities of the government.
Ita-Giwa urged them not to destroy the society, which they would eventually take over.
She said the present administration was doing its best to fix the country.
“There are a lot things that are wrong in the country but the only way they can correct those ills is for them to join politics and make the change they desire.
“There is no way they can help the country through demonstration but rather they would destroy their inheritance. The country is their own, so they should rather work towards securing it,” she said.
Ita-Giwa reminded the youths that they have no other country and should make efforts to ensure that Nigeria remains united and peaceful for development.
She urged them not to allow themselves to be used by anybody for selfish gains.
Ita-Giwa discouraged the planned protest especially against the background of insecurity in parts of the country.
The former lawmaker pointed out that in the past, in most cases, even peaceful protests have been overtaken by unscrupulous elements.
She said with the state of insecurity in some parts of the country, it may get out of control.
