by Ukongikwen Adie
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Ph.D, has called on youths in Nigeria in general and Cross River State in particular to use their youthfulness to do great things for the society.
Odey made this call in his office on Friday, 19th July, 2024, when a delegation of the National Youth Council (NYC) led by State Commissioner for Youth and Entrepreneurship, Barr.ljom Ukam, and the President of the National Youth Council (NYC), Ambassador Dokubo, paid a visit to his office.
Rt. Hon. Odey gave the National Youth Council (NYC) leadership the assurances and support of the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, to ensure free and fair elections for offices in the State Chapter of the National Youth Council.
Odey added that the State government is proud of the youths of Cross River State who are using their time and talents for the good of the nation as against those involved in kidnapping, violent demonstrations and other social vices.
“We believe in encouraging the youth population. That is why there is a fair representation of the youth in the present administration”
He charged them to ensure that the elections are free and fair, devoid of violence.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Youth, Barr. Ijom Ukam, who led the delegation, said the purpose of their visit was to update the Deputy Governor on the activities preceding and during the election into offices in the State Chapter of the National Youth Council.
Barr. Ukam acknowledged that with the charge by the Deputy Governor and the assurances of support from the State government, the election will be hitch-free and the visions and ideals of the National Youth Council will be achieved in Cross River State.
Also Speaking, the President of the National Youth Council, Ambassador Dokubo, reiterated the resolve of the leadership at the national level to ensure a free and fair election in the State. He called on all Nigerian youths to shun violence and explore diplomacy in channelling their grievances.
Other government functionaries present during the visit were Dr. Erasmus Ekpang (Commissioner for lnformation), Dr. Chris Ojikpong (Head of Personal Staff to the Deputy Governor), Barr. Don Claimz Enamhe, Mr Akiba (Senior Special Adviser Special Duties), Comrade Dan Obo (Outgoing Chairman, NYC-CRS) and other members of the National Youth Council, Cross River State Chapter.
