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  • Governor Otu charges youths on responsible use of social media

    Governor Otu charges youths on responsible use of social media

    Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has charged youths on the responsible use of social media in shaping positive narrative about the state.

    The governor gave the charge when members of the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), Cross River State chapter, conferred on him grand patron of youths during a courtesy visit in Government House, Calabar on Monday.

    The governor noted that social media is a powerful tool in information dissemination but is also now a channel for misinformation, rumour mongering and fake news by young users.

    “The usage of the social media in information dissemination helps people stay connected and share ideas, thoughts, and opinions with others in a safe and secure environment. Unfortunately, misinformation, disinformation, and fake news are common challenges confronting us through the platform. The social media is filled with a large amount of misinformation, which often misleads the public to make wrong decisions, stimulates negative public emotions, and poses serious threats to public safety and social order.

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    “The youths, a primary arm of the society is the driving force on social media, and we have witnessed how misinformation from this sector has caused various problems to the society.

    “As government, we are concerned about reshaping the usage of this platform for the benefit of government and to foster productive development. I charge you to use the social media to promote useful information aimed at developing the society and support government.

    “The youths represents the greatest segment of government. If you don’t build and mentor the youths, there is no future. As a government, we cannot rise without your maximum cooperation. We will support the youths in all sectors and frontiers. We are starting by training over 2, 000 youths in ICT. We will continue to work with the youths to develop the state,” Otu said.

    Speaking earlier, the chairman of the state’ youth council chapter, Comrade Dan Obo, commended Governor Otu on his development stride and for giving a significant number of youths opportunity in his administration.

    “We are here to celebrate you, we are excited with the way the state is running and want to thank you for the engagements of youths in your cabinet. We are confident of the successes that awaits Cross River State in the coming days under your leadership,” Obo stated.

  • BREAKING: Daniel Obo emerges NYCN Chairman, Cross River State Chapter

    By Frank Ulom

    Comr. Obo Daniel Obo has emerged as the Cross River State Chapter Chairman of the National Youths Council of Nigeria, NYCN, following the election held in Calabar on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

    Dan Obo was elected chairman of NYCN-CRS, after polling a total of 51 votes ahead of rival, Comr. Ndifon Victor Ogar, who polled 27 votes. Comr. Gifted Nelson and Comr. Ofem Okoi also scored 2 votes and Nil for the chairmanship position.

    Obo and other excos were declared winners by the returning officer, Comr. Innocent Ajayi, Vice President, South South zone at State Housing Estate field, 3rd Avenue, Calabar.

    Also, the newly elected Eleco Chairman, Comr. Isaac Akpa affirmed the Exco Members to run the affairs of the NYCN, Cross River State (CRS) Chapter from 2020 to 2024.

    Speaking shortly after the electoral process, the immediate past Chairman of NYCN, Cross River State Chapter, Comr. Ndiyo Ndiyo, assured the newly elected Chairman and his excos that they are not alone in this administration.

    Ndiyo further stated that “We’ll give you our support, we’ll give you our necessary advice, we’ll not interfere in the running of your excos. My advice is, carry everybody along, and see them as equals – even those who didn’t support you.

    “As a youth below 35, you have the capacity to drive the youths of Cross River State from where we stop. Those things we did that you know were not correct, technically and diplomatically correct them. Those that we’ve done right, God will give you the wisdom to maintain them and make sure you take the NYCN to the next level.”

    On his part, the newly elected Chairman of the NYCN, Cross River State Chapter, Comr. Obo Daniel Obo, said he will utilise the opportunity mandated to him to serve better.

    “For me, it is an opportunity to serve, it is also a privilege that young people will come together in the cost of a very peaceful transition and decide that I should lead – and I feel that it is an opportunity to show leadership, an opportunity to grow and to put the youths together to support the activities of the present administration of Governor Ben Ayade and also support the activities of every meaningful Cross Riverian who in one way or the other; by the way of elective position, way of appointment, is contributing his/her quota to the development of Cross River State,” Obo said.

    Obo further stated that: “For everybody that contested the election with me, it is a victory for all.

    “Nobody has lost the election, we’re all young Cross Riverians and together we are going to put up a committee to reconcile those who feel aggrieved in the process. I believe that in every election, someone will emerge and it is not a do-or-die affair.”

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