International Youth Day: Gov Yahaya promises Gombe better times
By Joshua Danmalam
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has promised better days ahead for the teeming youth in the State.
Speaking on Thursday at a public lecture to mark this year’s International Youth Day at International Hotel Gombe, Governor Yahaya said his administration has putt in place youth friendly programme and engagements aimed at ushering a new lease of life to young persons across the state.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, the Governor described the youths as critical segment of the state’s population which cannot be ignored by any serious government committed to human development.
He said it is in recognition of large number of young people that his administration has since inception designed and implemented programmes that provided vocational and enterprenuership skills with empowerment materials as well as enhanced youth engagement in productive ventures thereby ensuring that they live decent livelihood.
He appealed to corporate bodies, public-spirited individuals and faith based organisations to constructively engage the youth in productive activities, assuring that government would continue providing the necessary environment for them to strive in their chosen endeavours.
He also charged them to pay attention to the lectures to be presented by carefully selected specialists and authorities on the identified topics.
The State Commissioner of Youth Development, Alhaji Abubakar Aminu Musa appreciated Governor Muhammadu Yahaya for his friendly disposition to matters concerning youths in the State which he said gave birth to the annual celebration of the International Youth Day.
Musa also commended the Governor for initiating and implementing programmes that impact positively on the lives of young persons in the State.
In a goodwill message, a Special Assistant to the Governor, Abdulmalik Suleiman enjoined youths to be respectful, hardworking, and ever willing to learn trades that would help improve their living conditions.
Abdulmalik also appreciated the state government for involving youths in governance.
The event which featured entertainment from various upcoming artists had in attendance Commissioners, Special Advisers, Permanent Secretaries, Directors and youth groups across the state.
Danmalam is the Information Officer SSG’s office.
