Patriotic Youths of Nigeria South East Chapter, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint 42-year-old
youngest Presidential Aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Nicholas Felix as Minister of Youth.

This is contained in a statement by Engr Joshua Uzochukwu,
National Coordinator of the group
and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

Engr Uzochukwu said that appointing Dr. Nicolas Felix as the Minister for Youth would be the icing on the cake for this administration,

The leader of the group reminded Tinubu on the need to appoint a youthful, brilliant and energetic personality in replacement of Mr Abubakar Momoh, whom has been deployed to the Ministry of Niger Delta.

“Nigerian youth are eager to hear the name of Dr Nicolas Felix mentioned as Minister for Youth because we know he will surely represent us very well.

“We recommend Dr. Nicolas Felix, the Deputy National Coordinator of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and the 2023 Youngest APC Presidential Aspirant for the job.

“The 42-year-old youth friendly, advocate, knowledgeable and mentor to millions of youth across the globe is an inspiration to the youths.

“Such a successful business man, versatile in youth centric matters, very eloquent and energetic is fit to mount the youth ministry,’’ he said.

According to him, it is estimated that 60 per cent of Nigeria’s population is under the age of 25, larger than any African country.

Uzochukwu added that the ministry for Youth was expected to focus on the optimal utilisation of Nigeria youths for national development and pride.

“Across the globe, young people are beginning to take charge of responsibilities of their own affairs, more especially in this digital era,’’ Joshua said.

The leader of the group assured President Tinubu of their loyalty and support to enable him succeed.