By Cordelia Akueche
The Mayor of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon.Ikechukwu Okakpu, has charged youth leaders across the six communities to shun criminality, promote peace and take active responsibility for community development.
Okakpu gave the charge while receiving youth leaders from the six communities, their Lady Organizers, and members of the State and National Working Committees, who paid him a courtesy visit.
The Mayor described the visit as a positive step towards strengthening collaboration between his administration and the youth constituency, reaffirming his commitment to youth inclusion in governance and grassroots development.
He urged the youth leaders to return to their respective communities as ambassadors of peace, warning against criminal activities and conduct capable of undermining security and development.
Okakpu assured responsible and peace-loving youths of his administration’s support, stressing that young people had important roles to play in building safer and more prosperous communities.
He also tasked the youth leaders with identifying areas requiring government intervention, directing them to take photographs and videos of neglected infrastructure and other community needs and forward them to the appropriate authorities to guide necessary interventions.
The youth leaders, in their remarks, pledged their support for the Mayor’s administration and expressed readiness to contribute their energy, skills and ideas to initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of young people and advancing development across Njikoka.
Also speaking, the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Ifunanya Nwanadile, commended the inclusion of Lady Organizers in the youth leadership structure, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen female representation and participation.
She charged the female youth leaders to be worthy role models, uphold responsible conduct and use their positions to inspire other young women towards positive leadership, personal growth and community service.
Nwanadile further urged them to promote values that encourage unity, progress and meaningful participation among female youths in their respective communities.
The meeting underscored the importance of youth participation in grassroots governance, with the Mayor urging young people to partner with his administration in promoting peace, identifying community needs and driving sustainable development across Njikoka Local Government Area.
Cordelia Akueche is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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