The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has said the planned nationwide protest, tagged Take-It-Back, could destabilise the country.

However, in a statement on Sunday, the President of the group, Isah Abubakar, acknowledged the frustrations of many young Nigerians, but called for dialogue towards unity.

“We are deeply concerned about the rising tension across various regions and the increasingly fragile socio-political climate.

“As an organisation committed to youth empowerment, we understand the grievances driving these calls for protest.

“However, we urge calm and peaceful engagement over actions that may worsen the situation,” the statement read.

The group recalled howbprevious protests, including the EndSARS protest of 2020, led to loss of lives, property and other forms of destructions.

“No one desires a repeat of such tragic events,” Abubakar warned.

The group said regardless of the concerns raised by the organisers of the protest, peace and national stability must be prioritized.

The NYCN also pledged to continue working with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure youth voices are heard through constructive and lawful means.

“We urge our fellow young Nigerians to come together, not through protests, but through meaningful dialogue and civic engagement.

“Let us channel our energy towards building a more inclusive and progressive Nigeria,” it added.

The NYCN urged the youths to exercise calmness while the authorities tackle the challenges inciting their grievance.

“We must be patient and vigilant. The path to lasting change is through peaceful, strategic action—not chaos,” it said.

ASA