To boost youth participation in governance, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated a 66-member Youth Mobilisers Community. The first phase began with the launch of the central senatorial district community over the weekend in Ikom.
Coordinated by the office of the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Youth Mobilisation, they will be responsible for driving the government’s policies and getting youths’ buy-in.
Speaking at the launch, the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu, Comrade Daniel Obo said the task before them is herculean. Warning that “Anyone not ready to serve, thinking it’s a money-making process should withdraw immediately.”
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On more benefits of the Youth Mobilisers Community, Obo added “It is an avenue where young people can have and also assist in facilitating others to have access to government programmes at all levels meant for them.”
He revealed that the launch will continue in the remaining two senatorial districts – north and south.
The Chairman of Ikom local government area, Pastor Mercy Nsor was elated about the initiative. She pledged to support the Youth Mobilisers Community.
According to her, “I am standing here as the mother of the youths, boys and girls, to support you, especially in this season where we are building structures to strengthen the good works of His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, and Her Excellency, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu.”
Thanking the think-tank of the initiative, she asserted “I want to thank you all, especially our leader, SA on Youth Mobilisation, Comrade Daniel Obo Jr., for gathering here today for a good course, and I want to believe God that as you work with him to build the Central Youths, you will succeed.
“I want to implore us to key into what this Town Hall Meeting would bring, its leadership and visions. On my own, I’ll discuss your visions with Her Excellency and I am sure she’ll give you the needed support.”
The Chairman of the event, Hon. Kasetima Mentui, Councillor representing Ikom Urban Ward II and Deputy Leader of Ikom Legislative Council, and Hon. Markpeace Osim, Councillor representing Ofutop Ward II and Majority Leader of Ikom Legislative Council, also pledged their support for the inaugurated Community, charging other youths to make themselves available so that when opportunities come, they won’t be left behind.
One of the youths, Abiam Douglas Ewa of Abo Ward in Boki LGA was supercharged by the town hall meeting as he revealed that this has deepened his faith in the current administration.
The Guest Speaker, Dr. Agbor Onyi, presented a paper on the theme “Season of Sweetness Reloaded: The Place of the Central Youth.”
Dr. Agbor gave the participants a peep at the opportunities that can be tapped from.
Among the distinguished panellists are Honourable Markpeace Osim, Majority Leader of the Ikom Legislative Council; Wofai Eteng Otu, a champion for gender equality and DG of the Cross River State Political Network; Comrade Nji Nji, a vibrant voice for youth advocacy; and Samaroh Irek, CEO of Samasa Farms and a trailblazer in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
Source: TheInvestigator
