Yesterday was observed as International Day of Friendship.
The United Nations General Assembly in 2011 declared thirtieth July each year as International Day of Friendship with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
The resolution places emphasis on involving young people as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.
Speaking on the essence of the day, a youth and an indigene of Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area, Mr Chibuzor Onukwube pointed that life is worthless without good friends, saying that every human needs another to survive as a person will from time-to-time need support and help of fellow human.
Mr Onukwube while describing betrayal as a normal experience in friendship especially in today’s world, noted that being betrayed in a relationship should not hinder one from making friends, as according to him, good friends still exist.
For Mr Vincent Ezechukwu, a Journalist, people should first examine people before moving into relationship to know if they possess good moral and character, to avoid being misled and betrayed.
Another respondent, Mr Gerald Chikezie emphasized that friendship is two sided, that any friendship that is not favourable to both parties involved is not worth it, as according to him, friends should always be there for each other even in hard times, and that there should be tolerance and forgiveness for the relationship to continue.
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