Soludo reiterated that with the movement of YESS, everyone has something to offer in government and the private sector.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has praised the youth group, Youths Earnestly Seek Solution (YESS), for believing in him and showing good examples of how youths in the country ought to participate in politics.
At an occasion to mark the third anniversary of YESS in Awka, Soludo recalled the hurdle members of the group passed through to support his governorship ambition, stressing that they were the first group to emerge.
He assured youths in the state of his administration’s determination to empower the youths by setting aside the sum of N2.5 billion for youth engagement and empowerment.
The event was also used to unveil policy document and youth empowerment programme of YESS.
Soludo hailed the youths for their involvement in politics, stating that he was involved in politics as an undergraduate and founded the Ekwueme movement, with idealism and passion as his driving force.
He added that the same way they believed in him, even before the campaigns ensued, was the same way he believed in the late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme.
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According to Soludo, “the concept of volunteerism means offering to serve and to do things that are positive.
“We are looking for value. What value are you going to render? This question goes to those seeking public office. Every appointment we are given, we must ensure there is an existing vacancy for it. We are replacing the era of entitlement culture with productivity and empowerment where the youths take the future into their own hands and become agents of wealth creation.”
Soludo reiterated that with the movement of YESS, everyone has something to offer in government and the private sector.
Personalities in attendance at the anniversary of YESS were Osita Chidoka (Former Corps Marshal, Chief Executive of Federal Road Safety Corps and Former Minister of Aviation), Prof. Solo Chukwudobelu (Secretary to the State Government), Hon Chinedu Nwoye (Glamour) Deputy Chief of Staff/ Chief Protocol, Mr. Patrick Agha-Mba (Commissioner for Youths Development), Barr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa (Commissioner for Special Duties), Collins Nwabunwanne ( Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs), Dr. Nelson Omenugha (Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment Programme) among others.