Fatshimetrie Express is investigating a recent event that has sparked an uproar among Nigerian youths in Europe. Indeed, during the recent visit of the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima to Sweden, there were complaints that the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Europe chapter, was excluded from the official meeting with the dignitary.
The Governor of the Council, Ambassador Collins Idahosa, has been highly critical of the staff and protocol of the Nigerian Embassy in Sweden for preventing the youth leaders from meeting the Vice President. In an exclusive interview with Fatshimetrie Express, Idahosa expressed dismay at discovering that organisations unrelated to youths were invited to meet Shettima, while the Council, representing Nigerian youths in Europe, was ignored.
This exclusion has raised questions about the selection criteria for invited organisations and highlighted the need for greater transparency and inclusiveness in government engagements, especially with youth organisations. Idahosa stressed the importance of hearing the voices of youth in strengthening international relations and fostering economic growth.
In the face of this injustice, the Youth Council in Sweden is planning to hold a press conference to further expose the matter.
Vice President Shettima’s visit to Sweden, aimed at strengthening trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, will end today. However, this controversy highlights the need for fair and inclusive representation of youth in international relations and government policies.
Fatshimetrie Express continues to follow this matter closely and will remain attentive to the reactions and future actions of Nigerian youth in Europe to ensure their full participation in decision-making processes that affect them.