Wednesday, 13 August 2014

WORLD YOUTH DAY:




                   Youths task private sectors on employment.




Youths in Edo state on a Road walk to mark this year’s International Youth Day.


At a seminar to also mark the Day, Youths under the auspices of Edo Youths for Good Governance and Initiative for Awareness on Migration, Development and Reintegration    called on the organized Private sectors   to collaborate with governments towards sustainable tapping of abundant skills in youths across the State.
 A strong signal was also sent to Nigerian politicians to desist from engaging youths as thugs to achieve selfish desires.
Others who spoke include Executive Director of Youth, Edo State Government, Emmanuel Yakubu who reassured youths of government’s commitment towards providing enabling environment for them to excel.
 He said names of qualified persons into the Neighborhood watch would soon be released.
International Youth Day holds 12th August yearly to draw attention of international community to plight of Youth as well as celebrate their potentials.     
Theme of this year is Youth and Mental Health, under the slogan Mental Health Matters.              

Nosakhare Uwadiae.

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