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Ukorebi Esien | July 22, 2026
CALABAR – The Senior Special Assistant to the Cross River State Governor on Youth Development, Dr. Julius Obanghe Kijuo, has called for stronger partnerships between government and community-based organisations to accelerate youth empowerment and sustainable development in Cross River State.
Dr. Kijuo made the call while receiving the leadership of the ATAM Community, led by its Coordinator, Mr. Agape George, during a courtesy visit in Calabar.
The meeting centred on issues affecting young people and explored practical areas of collaboration aimed at promoting leadership development, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth among youths across the state.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Kijuo emphasized that meaningful youth development can only be achieved through collective efforts involving government, communities, and other stakeholders.
He commended the ATAM Community for its commitment to uniting its members at home and in the diaspora and for championing initiatives that create opportunities for young people to thrive.
The SSA reaffirmed his office’s readiness to support programmes that align with Governor Bassey Otu’s vision of empowering youths and fostering people-oriented development.
Earlier, Mr. Agape George said the ATAM Community remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that will positively impact young people and contribute to the overall development of Cross River State.
He noted that engaging relevant government stakeholders was crucial to achieving the community’s developmental objectives.
The visit concluded with both parties pledging to strengthen cooperation and pursue initiatives that will enhance opportunities for youths and drive sustainable community development in the state.
To ensure inclusiveness, the state government said training will be conducted across the three senatorial districts, while application forms will be made available at the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth in Calabar, as well as all 18 Local Government Council Headquarters to accommodate applicants, particularly those in rural communities with limited internet access.
An online application portal has also been provided to enable interested youths to register conveniently.
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