Skip to main content

The Traffic NG

  • info@thetraffic.ng
  • 7 Nasir El Rufai Crescent, Guzape
THE TRAFFIC NG LOGO
THE TRAFFIC NG LOGO
ADVERTISE WITH US
NCYP

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has taken note of the concerns recently expressed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and Cardinal John Onaiyekan over the state of the nation
.
NCYP acknowledges the hardship Nigerians are experiencing. However, we must also be honest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a severely challenged economy, after years of structural weaknesses, fiscal pressures, foreign-exchange distortions and heavy dependence on oil.

It is against this background that NCYP joins Nigerians in supporting the continuation and consolidation of the Tinubu reforms beyond 2027 and, consequently, the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, so that the emerging gains can be deepened and translated into better living standards.

REFORMS THAT REQUIRE PATIENCE AND SACRIFICE

Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery, with stronger GDP growth and improved macroeconomic stability. Foreign reserves have also risen significantly, helping to strengthen confidence and create a better environment for investment.

NCYP does not claim that the challenges are over. Nigeria needs faster and more inclusive growth. But we believe today’s economic sacrifice is an investment in tomorrow’s prosperity.

The same is true of human-capital development. NELFUND has achieved significant success in supporting students from less-privileged families, helping children who might otherwise struggle to access tertiary education.

The reform of NYSC, with greater emphasis on entrepreneurship, digital skills and career development, is another investment in the skills required for modern industrialisation.

We also welcome greater stability in the university system and improved consistency in the payment of salaries to workers at the federal and state levels.

SECURITY AT THE GRASSROOTS

NCYP recognises the many efforts being made to confront terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity. But our particular focus is on rural communities, which are often the most vulnerable.

We therefore welcome the twin grassroots approach of Forest Guards and State Police.

States including Kwara, Niger and Kebbi have established Forest Guard structures, while Kaduna State has graduated 1,101 Forest Guards, recruited from local communities and trained to work with conventional security agencies in protecting forests and vulnerable communities. Plateau and Oyo are also moving in the same direction.

The strength of this approach is local knowledge. Forest Guards come from the communities they serve, while State Police will similarly draw personnel from local communities, bringing security, intelligence and response closer to the people.

NCYP believes that if such a grassroots security model had been adopted earlier, some of the terrorist and banditry threats Nigeria faces might have been contained before becoming deeply entrenched.

These are the kinds of bold structural reforms Nigeria has lacked for too long. The pain of implementing them is an investment in a safer and more prosperous tomorrow.

WHY CONTINUITY MATTERS

NCYP believes Nigerians should distinguish between the pain of reform and the failure of reform.

We can acknowledge today’s hardship while recognising today’s gains. We can demand accountability while supporting necessary reforms. We can demand faster growth while recognising progress.

We cannot throw away the foundation because the building is not yet complete.

NCYP therefore joins Nigerians in calling for the continuation and consolidation of the Tinubu reform programme beyond 2027 and for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, so that the gains already emerging can be protected, deepened and translated into jobs, investment, security and better living standards for all Nigerians.

Today’s sacrifice must become tomorrow’s prosperity.

The Traffic NG
NCYP
The Traffic NG
The Traffic NG

Categories

Search
Recent Post
Femi Gbajabiamila
Gbajabiamila: National Policing Bill to Drive Dual
  • August 4, 2026
  • 2 min read
APC
APC Begins Osun Campaign Push
  • August 4, 2026
  • 2 min read
NCYP
NCYP To Bishops, Christians And Nigerians: Tinubu’s
  • August 4, 2026
  • 3 min read
Stay In Touch
Featured Videos
All Tags
ADC AFCON Aliko Dangote Anthony Joshua APC Atiku Abubakar aviation CBN Court Customs Dangote EFCC FIFA First Lady FRSC Gov. Hope Uzodimma Governor Hope Uzodimma INEC JAMB Lagos Lionel Messi naira NDLEA Nigeria NSC Nyesom Wike Oil PDP Peter Obi Police President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Security Senate Senator Oluremi Tinubu sports Sunday Akin Dare CON Sunday Dare Super Eagles Taiwo Oyedele Tax Troops United Nigeria Airlines Vice President Kashim Shettima Victor Osimhen

Related Posts

Femi Gbajabiamila
News
Gbajabiamila: National Policing Bill to Drive Dual Police System
First Lady
News
First Lady Urges Mothers to Embrace Breastfeeding
Shettima
News
Shettima to States: Compete, Create Jobs, Grow Economy
NYSC, NERD
News Special Reports
NERD Clearance Now Compulsory for NYSC Mobilisation

© 2025. All rights reserved  - Developed by ICS.