D-Gov Warns Youths Against Violence

This Day (Lagos)
NEWS
January 7, 2004
Posted to the web January 7, 2004

By Efem Nkanga
Uyo
The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State,Obong Chris Ekpenyong, has warned youths
in the state to desist from engaging in violence and shun all forms of
political thuggery. Ekpenyong gave this warning in Obot Akara Council in a
paper titled, "Role of the youths in community development," delivered at a
youth forum in the area.
Obong Ekpenyong urged the youths to seek to emulate reputable citizens in the
state, warning them to de-emphasise all acts that are capable of causing hatred
and dissaffection amongst the people.
He said emulating citizens who have proved their mettle would go a long way in
putting the youths on the right track for the future, urging them to be serious
with good and uplifting endeavours. Ekpenyong said the achievement of great
people started when they were youths adding that the state government had
already taken steps that will empower the youths both economically and
intellectually for the future.
He told the youths to avail themselves of every opportunity provided for their
own good.
In his remarks ,the chairman of the occasion, Mr Leo Kuru called on the youths
to be prepared for the challenges of the present and future.He urged them to
strive at all times to be good ambassadors of the state and advised them to
involve themselves in positive ventures that will help their future
aspirations.

   

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