Brenda Chidinma Imo-Eze
The National President of the Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru Youth Movement (FON) and Special Assistant to the Ebonyi State Governor on Youth Mobilization, Comrade Chinedu Emerike, has commended Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for empowering youths in Ebonyi State through leadership opportunities.
Comrade Emerike made this statement during a summit in Abakaliki themed “Purposeful Leadership Amongst the Youths for Nation Building.”
The event brought together young leaders from across the state to discuss governance, leadership, and strategies for active youth participation in nation-building.
Emerike pointed out the Governor’s achievements in youth inclusion, noting that 90% of Local Government Chairmen are youths, 80% of Executive Council members are youths, and 50% of board and commission members are youths.
He described these milestones as evidence of the Governor’s commitment to nurturing young leaders and officially endorsed Nwifuru for a second term.
Emerike firmly stated the collective support of Ebonyi youths for Governor Nwifuru’s administration. He declared: “We, the good youths of Ebonyi State, have said there’s no vacancy in the Government House in 2027. The only rightful candidate is Onwa, the builder of human beings. Four plus four is eight—Governor Nwifuru must complete his two terms in office,” he stated.
The Ebonyi state Governor, Rt.Hon.Francis Nwifuru, represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Richard Idike, appreciated the summit organizers for empowering the youth. He urged participants to utilize the training to enhance their contributions to governance and development.
Speaking with journalists, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Airport Security, Nnanna Nwangele, emphasized the impact of youth empowerment on crime reduction and leadership development.
“I want to thank Governor Nwifuru for the opportunities he has given the youth in Ebonyi State to thrive,” Nwangele said. “Over 90% of youths are in the Executive Council, and 80% serve on various boards. These policies are designed to reduce crime and build youths for leadership roles.”
He added that the administration’s efforts not only engage youths meaningfully but also foster personal development and contribute to the state’s growth.
The summit served as a forum for addressing key issues affecting youths, including skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and community development. Guest speakers educated participants on the dangers of drug abuse, reckless driving, and the need for purposeful leadership.