Ebonyi Seeks Youths’ Involvement In Enlightenment Campaign

The Ebonyi State Government has urged youths in the state to participate actively in the campaign to give Abakaliki, the state capital, a facelift.

The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Chief Sam Mgbada, made the call in Abakaliki, during an interactive session with various youth organisations in the state.

Mgbada noted that it had become imperative for youths to participate in enlightening the people about the good intentions of government to transform the city.

“Youths, as the main agents of change in the society, would be fundamental in making the people accept the policy which would enhance their environmental well-being.

“This task had become more onerous because, hawking and other forms of trading, would be abolished on six major roads in the city which might not go down well with most people.

“Youths should, therefore, intensify the enlightenment of the people on the issue, as the enforcement of the policy would take effect from April 1.

The commissioner noted that the interactive session was intended to galvanise various youth associations in the state under one umbrella and effectively coordinate their activities.

“The umbrella body would be known as ‘League of Youths Organisations in Ebonyi,’and would represent all youth organisations in the state for effective coordination of youth activities in the state.

“The organisation would serve as the link between the government and youth organisations in the state, to make them more involved in policy making,” he said.

Mr Chuks Oko, a representative of Ochudo Youths League, commended the commissioner for the initiative noting that it would reposition youth activities in the state.

“I call on youths to be more involved in propagating the message of the transformation of Abakaliki city and also shun vices such as thuggery and armed robbery among others,” he said.

Our correspondent reports that, a five-point communiqué was issued at the end of the session on the meeting.