Youth leaders from north and south sign peace accord for unity
Youths from both northern and southern Nigeria gathered in Kaduna on June 15, 2025, to sign a peace accord promoting national unity. The event, organised by the National Youth Alliance, brought together representatives from across the country to address divisions ahead of the 2027 elections. Leaders at the meeting stressed the importance of rejecting ethnic and religious divides. They also highlighted the need for young people to play a more active role in Nigeria’s political and economic future.
What we know
- Youths from the North and South met at Arewa House in Kaduna on June 15, 2025, to sign a peace accord titled “The Birthing of a New Nigeria.”
- The National Youth Alliance hosted the event, bringing together delegates from all major regions.
- Abubakar Mohammed-General and Meshack Onyeche both condemned the use of youths for political manipulation and called for unity.
- The accord urges young Nigerians to reject divisive narratives and misinformation spread by political elites.
- The group’s convener, Aliyu bin Abbas, said the movement grew after being denied political party registration by INEC.
