The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) says it will confer its highest honour, the grand patron, on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

According to a statement by NYCN’s national president, Sukubo Sukubo, in Abuja on Thursday, the grand event will be held on December 7 at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.

Mr Sukubo said the ceremony, with the theme: “60 Years of NYCN: Reflecting on the Past, Maximising the Present and Shaping the Future,” will be attended virtually and physically by more than 200,000 Nigerian youths.

He said past leaders of the council would also be recognised for their outstanding contributions to youth development in the country.

Mr Sukubo said the anniversary would bring together key stakeholders, including governors, ministers, 36 state commissioners for youth, captains of industry and youth leaders from across the country.

He said the gathering would serve as an opportunity for reflection, recognition of past achievements and renewed commitment to shaping the future of Nigerian youths.

The national president further stated that the occasion, to be hosted by Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, would also have the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, as the special guest.

Other dignitaries expected at the occasion are the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, who is the NYCN royal father of Nigerian Youths and Elizabeth Jack-Rich, the NYCN matron.

He called on all Nigerian youths, youth development stakeholders and all those passionate about the nation’s future to participate in the event.

Since its establishment in 1964, NYCN has become a foremost umbrella body for youth organisations in Nigeria, with a broad network spanning the entire country.

The council comprises key members, including the national executive council, state chairpersons and 774 local government coordinators.

(NAN)