Yahaya Idris, Lokoja.
Arising from a meeting of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Kogi East caucus held on Wednesday 7 July, 2021 where they collectively issue communique towards the forthcoming election.
The communique among other things table for discussions appreciated the State government for its efforts at ensuring youths were given a state of belongings in the State.
The communique which was signed by the zonal Chairman of the NYCN, Comr. Pete Amodu, said the stakeholders collectively apologize to the Deputy Governor, Chief Edward David Onoja on behalf of any sphere of Kogi East where any vituperative outburst might have came from and seek for his forgiveness.
Below is the communique issue at the end of stakeholders meeting:
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF KOGI EAST STAKEHOLDERS OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA HELD AT ITOBE ON WEDNESDAY 7TH JULY, 2021
The stakeholders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Kogi East held a meeting on 7th July, 2021 which focused on – state of the Council; upcoming State Congress; and, the posts zoned to Kogi East.
Having extensively deliberated and reviewed especially events of these few days, rising from the all important meeting, the stakeholders resolved as follows:
i. That, we reaffirm our utmost appreciation and support for His Excellency Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello – THE DOYEN OF NIGERIAN YOUTH – and his Deputy, Chief Edward David Onoja for making Youth Council what it is today and carving a niche for Kogi youths in governance. And therefore once again pass a vote of confidence on their dynamic leadership.
ii. That, we agreed collectively that the unity and peace among Kogi East youth are paramount and above every self and individual interest and that we remained committed to it.
iii. That, we unanimously appreciate His Excellency Chief Edward David Onoja, the leader of Kogi East, for his early intervention that has given direction to the zone on the coming Congress and that we are not at variance with his advice.
iv. That, the stakeholders collectively apologize to the Deputy Governor, Chief Edward David Onoja on behalf of any sphere of Kogi East where any vituperative outburst might have came from and seek for his forgiveness.
v. That, the stakeholders believe that consensus is a tool for unification and not alien to the NYCN, Kogi State as it was used by the other Senatorial Districts when they where resolving the issue of Chairmanship during state Congress.
vi. That, consultations by the aspirants and interface with a set Committee continues till Friday 9th July, 2021 before the meeting scheduled to hold on Saturday 10th July, 2021.
Signed:
Comrade Pete Amodu
Zonal Chairman, Kogi East
