This was as he expressed optimism that he will emerge victorious at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, saying, “My administration will assiduously and vehemently apply relevant requisitions and cutting-edge solutions to address heavy tasks in the state with urgency, resourcefulness and results.”
The PDP standard bearer stated this, on Saturday, in his Goodwill Message to commemorate the 2023 International Youth Day Celebrations, tagged: “Green Skills for Youths: Towards A Sustainable World”.
The PUNCH reports that the International Youth Day Celebration is set aside by the United Nations to highlight and celebrate the youth resource in creating a better world and amplify engagement and leadership conversations in all areas of decision making to fosters the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals through the youth agency.
He said, “I join you to celebrate the theme of this year’s event: “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World,” to remind us where we have been, where we are now; where we should be and much more, the shared aspirations which shall be strategic to our administration’s focus once we come on-board by God’s grace and providence.
“It is no doubt that comparative analysis among the South East states shows that Ebonyi youths are the most challenged, most derided and most socio-economically burdened by difficulty in navigating through life, and of course heavily accosted by the darts of overcoming some sort of overwhelming institutionalised poverty of the mind and systemic age-long hedge of several communities and families below the poverty line.
‘Yes! This is a staggering truth whether we believe it or not. And for me, I thought to touch on this sensitive issue which has been an issue of conversation across various platforms, (online and offline), perhaps, with no intention to stir up your minds to begin to reminiscent on the penury and economic travails of our people, especially, young people and women; but to remind all well meaning Ebonyians of our assuring promise of hope and to let you know that I’m fully aware of what human development indices, statistics and indicators are saying about us, and more importantly, to draw our attention to the fact that the time to break out of this current deplorable condition of things in the state is nearer than ever.
“And it is my confidence that the fulfilment of our mandate’s promise of possibilities shall ignite our shared hope to rise up together and to transform our lives, communities and state in no distant future.
“Upon our assumption to the Ebonyi State seat of power by God’s grace, our administration shall be highly committed to providing unwavering support for young achievers and fostering an environment that nurtures talents. We shall prioritise the development of comprehensive educational programs that integrate green skills and sustainability into the curriculum; provide incentives for both local and international education, trainings and capacity development for young people as we bridge our knowledge gap and reposition our state in the global knowledge economy space.
“Moreover, we will establish mentorship programs that connect young talents with accomplished individuals in their respective fields. Through these partnerships, our youth will gain invaluable guidance, inspiration, networking opportunities and start-up funding.
“In addition, we shall fuel the culture of legit innovation, creativity and industry of the state’s youth constituency through a legislation that’ll establish and domesticate “Ebonyi Youth Hall of Fame” which will be managed through an endowment fund.
“This is part of our promise of possibilities to institutionalise a highly coveted ‘State Youth Honours Award’ for Ebonyi youths in recognition of outstanding achievements, encouragement for future success, celebrating the state’s youth role models; promote youth community pride and togetherness, create a lasting legacy and history for the next generation and further shape government’s strategic investment in the youth constituency of the state.
“I charge and challenge every young Ebonyians to join forces with me in changing the narratives about our people. Together, let us create an Ebonyi that nurtures and supports the aspirations of our young talents across all fields of life.
“This is because, by providing young people with the opportunities and resources they need, we can build a sustainable and prosperous society that prepares young people for off-take across sectors and celebrates their achievements as a source of inspiration for others to the betterment of our dear state and country.”
