Ukorebi Esien | 27th November 2027
CALABAR —The Local Government Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, Pastor Mrs Mercy Nsor has committed to ensuring the newly formed Youth Mobiliser Community achieves it's objectives.
This was contained in a message delivered by the council boss recently in Ikom during a Town Hall meeting held to boost youth participation in governance. She expressed confidence that the Youth Mobiliser Community will be a booster of the Prince Otu's led administration especially coming at a time when structures that will strengthen the good works of the governor are being built. Adding that the first lady will surely support the group..
"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."
"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." She concluded.
Comrade Daniel Obo, Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation to the Governor of Cross River State who Inaugurated the 66 Member Youth Mobiliser Community for central senatorial district informed that the community is charged with the responsibility of driving government's policies and getting youths' buy-in of government programs.
Obo who charged the community to keep aside personal or financial gains as the task before them is herculean, warned that anyone not ready to serve is permitted to excuse his or herself "Anyone not ready to serve, thinking it's a money-making process should withdraw immediately." Obo warned.
The former youth leader 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 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.
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.
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