In a bid to address long-standing grievances, selected youths from Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area have organized a peaceful protest against the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, accusing it of neglecting its Corporate Social Responsibility in relation to ongoing recruitment processes at the institution.
during the protest, the community’s youth match from the Civic Centre to the Polytechnic’s main entrance gate to express their dissatisfaction with the institution’s actions.
Displaying a variety of placards with messages such as “The Management of Federal Polytechnic Oko neglected the Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility” “Give Oko Community Its own slot,” and “Our Youths Deserve Better,” the protesters voiced their frustration at being sidelined in their own community.
Speaking in behalf of others , Oko Youth President, Comrade Chimezie Ezeokeke, and a stakeholder Comrade Chimebere Ezeokoye expressed disappointment in the Polytechnic’s management handling of the recruitment exercise , citing a history of employment opportunities being offered without any consideration for the community or its youth.
Other youths, including Pastor Osita Anwunobi and Mr. Collins Nwafor emphasized the importance of adhering to the Polytechnic Acts, stating that as the host community, Oko should be given its rightful share in any recruitment.
Another stakeholder, Mr. Okechukwu Igwilo, the Public Relations Officer of Ezioko village, Mr. Arinze Okpala and Mr Tochukwu Ezeokafor underscored the urgency of addressing the plight of Oko’s youth, claiming that the institution had been taken over by outsiders, leaving local youth without job opportunities.
Responding on behalf of the Polytechnic Management, Deputy Rector Academics, Dr. Uche Onyegbu, pledged to engage in a dialogue with the community’s youth to address their concerns and uphold their rights in accordance with the institution’s responsibilities.
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