In preparation towards the inauguration of a new Abia State Youths’ Parliament, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Chief Emeka George Ikwuagwu has held a meeting with the 24 parliamentarian nominees representing the 24 state constituencies.
Addressing the parliamentarian hopefuls in his office, Chief Ikwuagwu disclosed that the Youths’ Parliament would be inaugurated soon after the nominees have undergone the required training and orientation.
He pointed out that the nominees were painstakingly selected to ensure equity, integrity, proficiency and gender balancing and charged them to see their selection as a great opportunity to contribute their quota to the upliftment of their various constituencies, youths and Abia State in general.
He remarked that the constitution of the Youth Parliament was a further demonstration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s commitment to better the lots of Abia youths and involve them in administration adding that the nominees involvement in parliamentary duties could form a launching pad to greater political attainment.
The Commissioner urged them to embrace the opportunity with discipline and dedication and strive to make Abia State proud adding that they should eschew undue radicalism but to work as a team to justify the reason for their selection.
Some of the Parliament nominees who spoke during the meeting expressed gratitude to the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu for throwing his weight behind the formation of the Abia State Youth Parliament and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development for bringing the governor’s vision to fruition and promised to make the state proud.
Present at the meeting were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Elder Ikpeoha Friday, Directors of the Ministry as well as Abia State representatives at the National Parliament, Honourable Ifeanyi Umere and Honourable Mcjohnson.
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