The Delta State Government would continue to partner with youth organisations and groups, the aims and objectives of which are geared towards development and maintainance of peace and progress of the state.
The Honourable Commissioner in charge of the Directorate of Youths Development, Mr. Ebifa Ijomah stated this when he received in audience, members of Anioma Youth Movement in his office.
The Commissioner informed the visitors that in as much as Government was always ready to partner with Youth organisations, violent and non conformist acts by such bodies would not be condoned when they deliberately resort to anti-social activities that could breach the peace of the state.
He, therefore, urged youths in the state to look at the positive side of issues and create opportunities for dialogue as a way of resolving problems.
The commissioner urged Anioma youths to come together, and bring up ideas that could enhance the overall development of the area, just as he enjoined them to continue to support the Government of Dr. Uduaghan in his avowed commitment to youth development and empowerment.
The President and leader of the delegation, Mr. Emeka Enebeli earlier in an opening remarks, informed the commissioner that the movement was made up of youths of Anioma extraction who are professionals in different fields of endeavour.
The President who also later spoke through the group’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Philip Nwaochei, informed the commissioner that they had come to felicitate with him on his appointment, and to discuss the 2015 elections.
He requested for the empowerment of members of the group who are made up of very resourceful unemployed youths.
Reacting to some of the issues raised, especially the reference to their intention to discuss 2015 elections, Mr. Ijeoma stated categorically that it was too early and an unnecessary distraction to start discussing who would occupy one post or another. He strongly enjoined the youths to maintain unalloyed loyalty and wholehearted support for the government of the day.
The Delta State youths development helmsman further informed the visitors that the directorate was undergoing repositioning in line with the vision of the governor of the state, for sustainable youth development and empowerment, as part of the governor’s human capital development agenda, for which the the youths had been usually the main beneficiaries.
He reminded the youths that in addition to supporting their development, the governor had set up the famous and award winning Ministry of Poverty Alleviation, headed by a youth friendly commissioner, Dr. (Mrs) Anthonia Ashiedu , whom he said is enthusiastic about empowering the youths with micro-credit facilities for self sustenance and viable business ideas that could make the youths live a successful life.
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