By Chiamaka Ekwuwe
The Coalition of Sokoto Youth and Students Organisations has called on the national leadership of the City Boy Movement to review the leadership of its Sokoto State chapter and replace the current State Coordinator/Director.
The coalition, comprising youth and student stakeholders across Sokoto State, said its demand was aimed at ensuring a more inclusive and effective structure capable of engaging young people, students and grassroots stakeholders across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas.
In a statement signed by its representative, Comrade Mailafiya Daniyalu, the coalition urged the national leadership of the movement to conduct a comprehensive review of the activities and leadership structure of the Sokoto chapter.
It also called for wider consultations with recognised youth, student and grassroots organisations before any decision on the leadership of the chapter is taken.
According to the coalition, the movement requires an accessible and experienced youth-focused leader capable of bringing stakeholders together and strengthening grassroots mobilisation.
It further called for greater participation of students, young professionals and grassroots youth organisations in the affairs of the movement.
The coalition also advocated the establishment of an inclusive state executive structure based on competence, commitment and broad stakeholder acceptance.
It said the call was made in good faith and was intended to strengthen the City Boy Movement rather than create division within its ranks.
“This call is made in good faith and is intended to strengthen the organisation rather than create division. We remain committed to peaceful engagement, dialogue and constructive participation,” the coalition said.
The group expressed the belief that a stronger and more inclusive City Boy Movement would be better positioned to contribute to youth development, grassroots mobilisation and community engagement in Sokoto State.
It therefore urged the national leadership to give the appeal serious and urgent consideration, saying such action would be in the interest of youths and students in the state as well as the continued development of the movement.
