FG GDP Improved Claims: Unemployed Youths Yet To Feel Impact -Group

By Peters Monday, Abuja

The Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN) has observed with concern the recent announcement of Nigeria’s GDP growth to 3.48%. While this may seem like a positive development, we cannot help but express our deep dissatisfaction with the fact that this growth has not translated to any meaningful improvement in the daily lives of poor Nigerians and humanity, especially the unemployed.

In a statement signed and issued by the group’s national president Amb. Preye V. Tambou said that mere indices and statistics do not reflect the harsh human reality on the ground, stating that the alleged growth had not trickled down to the most vulnerable members of our society, and the standard of living for many Nigerians remained abysmally poor.

The statement reads, “As an organization advocating for the welfare of unemployed youths, we are dismayed that the government’s economic policies have not yielded tangible benefits for our members and the broader population of less privileged Nigerians.

“While the government may be celebrating this economic growth, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Despite the touted economic growth, the cost of basic necessities like food and transportation continues to rise beyond the reach of many. The unemployment rate remains high, with 63% of young people underemployed or unemployed.

“We urge the government to look beyond the statistics and focus on the human impact of their policies. The growth of the GDP may be a good indicator of economic activity, but it is not a measure of the well-being of the Nigerian people. The unemployed youths and less privileged needs more than just economic growth; we demand a better life for all Nigerians.

“As SWUYN, we will continue to advocate for policies that prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable members of our society, including the unemployed and those living in poverty. We need policies that prioritize job creation, skills development, and social welfare programmes that cater to the needs of the most vulnerable members of our society. The government must work harder and do better”.