Rivers
Group Flays FG Over Youth Unemployment
The Patriotic Youths
Alerts Network, a non-governmental organisation, has blamed the high level of unemployment of Nigerian youths on the lack of commitment of the Federal Government towards youth employment.
President of the organisation, Comrade Emmanuel Orgwu, stated at Omagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, recently, while addressing newsmen after a special session of the body.
Reacting to the Immigration Service recruitment tragedy, which claimed the lives of youths, Comrade Orgwu, said the unfortunate incident was a reflection of the “frustrating state of unemployment among youths, despite Federal Government’s avowed commitment to the creation of jobs”.
According to Comrade Orgwu, “a situation where, 25,000 people will go to a capacity stadium of N15,000, scramble for a few existing jobs, exposed the phantom and shallow position of the Federal Government on youth’s employment”.
He emphasised the need for the Federal Government to diversify the economy to create opportunities for youths in entrepreneurial development and wealth creation in various sectors.
He pointed out that many countries in the world with relatively stable economy were not as endowed as Nigeria in terms of human and natural resources, and attributed the cause of poverty in Nigeria to bad governance.
Orgwu, also disclosed that the organisation was poised to conscienitise members to be instruments of change by projecting good governance in Rivers State and Nigeria in general.
He said youths should resist being used as pawns in the game of politics and be prepared to vote out bad leaders.
He said the campaign against bad governance would be carried across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
In his remark, the Coordinator of the group in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Amadi Cbibuzor Anayor, said the body would remain committed to its objectives of youth’s sensitisation and mobilisation for good governance in Nigeria.
Taneh Beemene
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.