Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has advised traditional rulers in the state to appoint youth affairs coordinators into their cabinets.
The Governor said such a person should be of cabinet rank in the Igwe’s cabinet so as to command respect in the community and effectively serve as a bridge between the youths, the Igwe and members of the Igwe’s cabinet.
Said Governor Obiano, “We need to collectively work towards empowering, encouraging and inspiring young persons in our various communities. It is important that we steer their minds away from cultism, drug abuse and other such vices towards constructive and productive areas”.
Continuing, the Governor advised traditional rulers in the state to consider as a matter of urgency appointing youth affairs coordinators into their cabinets, if they don’t already have such positions.
He said that his government, through the Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, will continue to engage young persons in Anambra State, with a view to empowering them to become productive citizens.
“We have set up Anambra State Small Business Agency, ASBA, to provide loans for our young persons, small and medium enterprises. We encourage those wishing to access ASBA loans to form Cooperative societies and approach ASBA with a good business plan”.
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