The Deputy Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter, Comrade Ngban Basil Ngban, has partnered with security agencies to host a summit tagged ‘Empowering Youth for Community Security and Sustainable Development’, aimed at educating and motivating young people towards fostering sustainable development and engaging in meaningful activities.
The gathering, which took place in Alok, Ikom Local Government Area, attracted a range of security officials, traditional leaders, and youth representatives from all eighteen Local Government Areas in Cross River State, among others.
During his speech, the state Deputy Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Ngban, Basil Ngban, highlighted that young people are frequently manipulated in communal conflicts and urged traditional leaders to fulfill their roles by advising their communities against such behaviors.
He noted that youths are crucial pillars for the nation’s future, hinging on their pursuit of genuine social and economic transformation.
He emphasized that the contributions of young individuals, both individually and collectively, in fostering peace and stability within their communities cannot be overstated, and he called for collaborative efforts to achieve the various initiatives of the youth-friendly Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu.
The clan head of Nnam, His Royal Highness Chief Ashang Ferdinand Ekpangdo, who spoke on behalf of the acting Clan Head of Nnam, His Royal Highness Thomas Nyamgol Eba, urged young people to view the high unemployment rate in the country as an incentive to develop initiatives that would encourage society to seek their services rather than resorting to social vices.
He emphasized the importance of increased involvement and engagement from the youth to hasten economic growth and sustainable development.
The summit advised that young people should avoid behaviors that could impede development, such as cultism, substance abuse, and community conflicts.
