By ERICJAMES OCHIGBO

An interest group, Youth in Parliament Forum (YIPF), has pledged to mobilise 20 million eligible young Nigerians to participate in the 2027 general elections through its ‘Take Action Campaign’ (TAC-2027).

Director-General of the Forum, Mr. Tony Nwulu, said in a statement on Wednesday that the campaign recorded over one million registrations from aspiring young candidates and grassroots mobilisers within one week of its inauguration.

According to him, the overwhelming response signals a new wave of political awakening and civic consciousness among Nigerian youths.

Nwulu, who represented Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in the Eighth House of Representatives, said that youths were determined to take their place in shaping the nation’s future.

He said that the ‘one million’ milestone was not just a number, as it was a loud and clear signal that young Nigerians were ready to lead, legislate and deliver a new narrative for the country.

“The response affirms what we have always believed, that the future of Nigeria is not tomorrow, it is now,” he said.

The former lawmaker explained that the campaign was inaugurated as a direct response to the under-representation of young people in governance despite being the majority in term of demography.

“The campaign aligns with the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Act, and is committed to identifying, supporting and promoting credible young aspirants at all levels from state houses of assembly to the national legislature.

“It is also to galvanize millions of first-time and returning youth voters across the country. TAC 2027 has set an ambitious target to reach 20 million registered young voters by election season.

“The secretariat is calling on every eligible young Nigerian who has not yet registered to visit the official portal and join the movement.

“If you believe in a better Nigeria, now is your time to take action whether you want to run or rally behind those who will; this movement needs you,” he said. (NAN)