Highlight four objectives of Nigeria Youth Movement.

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The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) was formed in 1934 (originally as the Lagos Youth Movement) and became one of the earliest nationalist organisations in Nigeria. Its objectives included the following.

1. Promotion of national unity: It sought to unite the various ethnic groups and peoples of Nigeria into one nation with a common sense of purpose, cutting across tribal lines.
2. Struggle for self-government: It aimed at achieving greater political participation and eventual self-government for Nigerians, opposing colonial domination.
3. Improvement of education: It campaigned for better and expanded educational opportunities for Nigerians, including protest against the inferior status of Yaba Higher College.
4. Advancement of the economic and social welfare of Nigerians: It fought against discrimination and for improved economic and social conditions and greater opportunities for indigenes in commerce and the civil service.
5. Creation of political awareness: It aimed to awaken political consciousness among Nigerians and mobilise them for the nationalist cause.