Nyali ODM parliamentary seat candidate Said Abdallah Saido has vowed to address the issue of youth unemployment in the area if elected in the August polls.

According to Abdallah, youth unemployment is among the major challenges facing the constituency thus the need to urgently address the issue.

Addressing a group of youths from all the wards in the constituency at the Uwanja wa Mbuzi grounds, Abdallah said he will  he will create projects that aim at increasing the economic productivity of youths within Nyali constituency to improve their livelihoods through sustainable income generating activities.

"Youthful population accounts for 71% of Nyali Constituency and it is very sad to see them suffering for lack of jobs. We are ready to explore the potential in youths through empowerment and mentorship programmes" said Abdallah.

Abdallah also urged the youths to avoid being misused by politicians during this election period.

Abdallah charged "I know they are now coming to you with alot of promises and money, please do not let them incite you against others or other aspirants. Be on the look out and avoid any incidents that are likely to interfere with our peace"

Meanwhile, Abdallah's bid got a major boost after one of the aspirants of the Nyali seat Joshua Ndere shelved his ambition to support him. 

Ndere was previously vying as an independent candidate