The Methodist Bishop of Item Diocese, Abia State, Rt. Rev. Ikechukwu Emezi Nkulo has advised the Federal government and governors in the country to urgently activate employment mechanisms that will address the rising unemployment among youths.

Nkulo, who said this on Sunday in Umuahia, noted that gainful employment of youths would address issues of banditry, unknown gunmen and kidnappings ravaging Nigerian communities.

Bishop Nkulo spoke at the Vision Africa Radio talent show 2025 in Umuahia.

He said that the tension created around the country by insecurity would be diffused if the attention of Nigeria’s teeming youth population is channelled to the right activities.

He expressed concern about the level of economic hardship that poor Nigerians are passing through, blaming the situation on selfishness and aggrandizement among the leaders at various levels.

“Governance is not all about aggrandizement, the populace need to be employed and that should be done urgently to diffuse tension around the country.

“Youths are easily attracted to restive and nefarious activities when they are not employed and that explains the issues of banditry, unknown gunmen and kidnapping”, said Bishop Nkulo.

Earlier in his speech, the President of Vision Africa, Archbishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha said that the yearly Icons radio talent show was designed to produce future leaders, create employment and build peace in Nigeria.