By Daniel Obagha
The Anambra State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYC), Surveyor Emeka Obi, has praised the state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for transforming the headquarters of Anambra West LGA at Nzam.
Obi made the praises recently at the Leaders Summit and Skills Acquisition program organised by the NYCN Anambra West chapter lead by Comrade Onyeka Nnachor in partnership with the government of Anambra West LGA lead by the Ag. Chairman, Mrs Nkiruka Ndive.
“Indeed the Solution is with us. What I saw when I came here was marvelous. The headquarters has been transformed. The road was well tarred. We give kudos to Governor Soludo,” Obi said.
Obi commended the leadership of NYCN in Anambra West for organising the skill acquisition program to equip the youths with what they need to face their future.
“Skill acquisition is everything we need to be employable. Nigeria needs it too for development. So I commend Comrade Nnachor.”
Speaking on the topic, “community Servic”‘ at the event, Prof. Mike Enemali of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, encouraged the participants to be responsible and responsive youths.
“Always be ready to do the right thing all the time, be on the alert, proactive and ready to act,” Prof. Enemali said.
The former Transition Chairman (TC) of Anambra East LGA, Dr Anselm Onuora, who was the keynote speaker at the event lectured the youths on the essence of leadership.
Speaking on the topic “Leading with Integrity”, Dr Onuora advised youths to be visionary leaders.
“Anambra West is waiting for visionary leaders who will build arches, bridges between traditions and innovation, between youth and elders, between riverbanks and markets, between dreams and deeds,” Onuora said.
Ag Chairman of Anambra West, Mrs Nkiruka Ndive, encouraged the youths to always participate in whatever government is doing for the youths in order to be counted in anything government is sharing.
She reminded them the effect of low turnout of Ndi Igbo during the 2006 National Population Census that was still affecting the Igbos till now.
“Whatever government is doing, make efforts to participate to represent Anambra West in whatever they are sharing.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Coordinator, NYCN Anambra West chapter, Comrade Onyeka Nnachor, said that the skills acquisition program was meant to equip the youths with valuable skills that promote self reliance, entrepreneurship and economic advancement.
Highlights of the event included award of community service to the Ag Chairman, Mrs Ndive, award of Peace to Chief Augustine Chinwuba, award of Youth Commander to Mr Osita Oforzor and the presentation of textbooks donated by Chief Anthony Nneke to students by Comrade Nnachor.
Immediate past coordinator of NYCN Anambra West chapter, Comerade Friday Iloegbunam, commended his successor, Comerade Nnachor for building on top of the foundation they laid in youth activities in the local government.
Other people that participated included , Dr Charles Nneke, Pioneer coordinator of NYCN; Comrade Raphael Obeche , Youth Chairman Umuoba Abegbu Anam, and Comrade Peter Iloegbunam.
There was a massive turnout of youths at the event.
Daniel is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
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