The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) says the rising rate of unemployment and economic hardship in the country have contributed to youth effectiveness and insecurity in the country.
The council said this on Sunday in a communique signed by Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahya Abubakar, chairman, coordinating committee of the council.
It said the continued escalation of insurgency, banditry, ethnic and religious conflicts, among others, was a threat to national unity and survival.
The council called on Federal Government, security agencies, religious and community leaders to rise up to the challenges bedeviling the country with a view to putting an end to them.
The council also called on the government to ensure proper implementation of community policing to enable them curtail the security challenges facing the country.
“Council resolves to remain non-partisan, respect the political diversity of the Nigerian people, treat them fairly and equitably, as well as work towards ensuring that people are sufficiently educated to positively and meaningfully partake in the political process and freely elect leaders of their choice,” the communique said.
“Council equally calls on the governments at all levels to enshrine the culture of justice, fairness and equity in all their dealings.”
