Gov. Ugwuanyi tasks youths on peace, tolerance

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has advised youths to imbibe peace, tolerance and reconciliation to curb ethnic, religious and social strife in the country.

Ugwuanyi gave the advice when he received the executive members of the Student Christian Movement of Nigeria (SCM), during a courtesy visit to him in Enugu on Tuesday.

“As a government, we will continue to demonstrate our commitment toward building a new foundation for our children through expansive youths development policies, programs and enactment of quality legislation.

“One such concrete commitment by my administration is the passage and signing into law of the Enugu State Child Rights Act”, he said.

The governor lauded the movement for the significant milestones it had recorded in its 75 years of existence which he said stemmed from their dogged commitment to the founder’s noble goals.

He commended their decision to hold its 25thAnniversary in Enugu, describing the gesture as a great honour and prayed for God to grant them success.

The movement’s National President, Rev. Eric Ighalo, recalled that SCM was established by the former governor of Eastern Region, Sir Francis Akanu Ibiam.

Ighalo said one of the objectives of the SCM was to help youths to imbibe Christian virtues and acquire useful leadership skills.

He praised the governor for making the people’s welfare his administration’s priority, adding that the government’s roads, water, healthcare and electricity projects were worthy of emulation.

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