The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in Abia State, Professor Uche Ikonne, has reiterated his commitment to building a productive Abia anchored on participatory governance and youth development, saying that youthful energy, skills and potentials are critical ingredients needed to build a smart Abia that will work for all.
Professor Ikonne revealed this while interacting with Abia Youths at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, in a programme organised by the Abia State Ministry of Youth Development, to mark the 2022 International Youth Day.
Speaking on the theme, “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages” the PDP governorship flag bearer, represented by his running mate, Barr. Philips Okey Igwe, noted the family as the first layer of interaction that matters, with a call to pay more attention to it.
Barr. Igwe advised the youths not to allow the circumstances of their birth to determine their future.
According to him, there are two WHATS that matter, (Hard work and grit). He further indulged the youth to imbibe the value of dignity in labour, with a clear understanding that there is no substitute for hard work.
He also said that the substance of running participatory governance, with large youth content, is to adequately prepare the nation’s present/future leaders by putting them in a vantage position to harvest experience in effective governance principles, that will lead to the industrialisation of the economy and create an Abia that will work for all.
The event which was declared open by the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, PhD, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr. Eze Chikamnayo, was chaired by the Abia Central Senatorial District PDP Flag bearer, Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd).
The Director General and members of Uche Ndi Abia Campaign Organisation, the Executive Chairman Isuikwuato Local Government, Chief Chima Agbaeze, Deputy Chairmen for Umunneochi, Comr. Eze Jubilee, Ikwuano, Comr Cokey Lordson, Bende, Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro, Nkiru Sylvanus, Kalu Ikeagwu, among other dignitaries were present at the event.
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