Youths from the 18 local government areas of Edo State will, on Monday, June 12, 2023, play host to the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, during the inauguration of the new executives of the Edo State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). THE PUNCH reports.
The inauguration is scheduled to take place at the Edo NYCN Secretariat, Akpakpava, Benin City, by 9 am.
👉 Relocate to Canada Today!
Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaSpeaking to journalists, Deputy Chairman, Edo NYCN, Johnson Matthew Ogbogho, explained that the inauguration which ushers in the new leadership of the youth’s body, will serve as an opportunity for the state governor to meet with youths in the State.
Other Top Stories:
- BREAKING: Abba Gida-Gida Commences Demolition Of ‘Illegal’ Structures In Kano
- 180 Dead From Sudan Fighting Buried Unidentified
- Over 280 Dead, Hundreds Injured In Rail Crash
- Nine killed as supporters of Senegalese opposition leader protest court ruling
He said: “The new leadership of the Edo State National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) will be inaugurated on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Council’s Secretariat in Benin City by 9 am. As part of events for the inauguration, Edo youths will be hosting the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, bringing together youths from the 18 local government areas of the State under the same roof with their performing governor and chief executive.
“Edo youths are proud to be hosting Governor Obaseki who has recorded a milestone in promoting youth participation in governance and created several opportunities for young people to realize their fullest potential through the Edojobs initiative and other programmes. As the body that has been entrusted with the responsibility of championing the interests and welfare of the youth within the state, we understand the need to sustain a constant interface between the government and youths to sustain the gains recorded in youths’ development and address the challenges facing young people in the State. These are some of the reasons for organising the event.”
