UMUAHIA – Governor Alex Otti, has urged Christian youths across the state to shun political violence, drug abuse, cultism and other social vices.
Governor Otti who gave the advice at the Evangelical Church Winning All ECWA, 39 Obowo Street Umuahia, during the inauguration of the state chapter of the Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) with the theme, “Empowering Youths for Good Governance and National Transformation,” warned against allowing themselves to be used as instruments of political manipulation and destruction of the society.
The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, while reiterating that no political ambition or election victory is worth the destruction of the lives and future of young people, cautioned youths against being recruited as political thugs to intimidate voters, disrupt elections and perpetrate violence as well as urged them to participate in politics responsibly without compromising their Christian values and conscience.
The State Chief Executive emphasized that godly governance begins with personal character, integrity, accountability and the fear of God and challenged Christian youths to embrace discipline, acquire relevant skills, pursue entrepreneurship and become productive contributors to society rather than depend solely on government for opportunities.
Governor Otti further used the opportunity to reaffirm the State Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for young people to develop their potential through improvements in education, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities and charged the newly inaugurated YOWICAN executives to make youth transformation a priority through spiritual and character development, skills acquisition, civic education, campaigns against social vices and leadership mentorship.
Preaching on the theme of the inauguration service, the State CAN Chairman, Rev. Ojo Ojo Uduma, called on the new executives to raise a generation of responsible Christian leaders who will serve God and humanity with integrity.
The inauguration which featured goodwill messages, prayers for the new executive also attracted the presence of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Pastor K.C Wiper among other distinguished personalities.
