Gov Ben Ayade of Cross River State has canvassed for increased addition of more youthful Nigerians in nationwide politics.

He made the statement today at the All Progressives Congress Youth Mega Rally at UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

The guv stated that Nigeria has made much development but it is not obvious because youths have not been brought into governance.

He added that his belief in the youths is unshaken and he will produce an expansionist program to accommodate them.

The Governor also guaranteed to produce a social welfare programme for the youths.

“I charge the youths in Cross River and undoubtedly all of the country to constantly think huge and stay on the part of morality.

“It is more important for more youths to be included in national affairs”, he said.

He told youths in the state that nobody can alter their destiny.

He said, “Believe in yourself, nobody can change your destiny, only God.

“Don’t be frightened by the situations of your birth.”

In his speech, state chairman of the APC, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, said youths in the state are prepared to presume more leadership positions.

Earlier, the chairman of the local organising committee for the event, Oden Ewa, said the summit was the first of its kind in the state.