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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed his admiration for the people’s peaceful demeanor during the recent nationwide hunger protest, a testament to their unflinching commitment to peace and stability.
This show of restraint has set Ebonyi State apart as a shining example of civic responsibility.
Information and State Orientation Commissioner Jude Okpor revealed that Governor Nwifuru has commended the youth of Ebonyi State for their prudent decision to steer clear of the protest, opting instead to engage in more productive pursuits, a move that underscores their growing sense of civic awareness.
The governor observed that the protest had the potential to undermine the collective progress made towards improving the lives of the people, and by choosing not to participate, the youth of Ebonyi State demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of unity and cooperation.
The statement reads: “The government of Ebonyi State expresses gratitude for this act of patriotism on the part of our youths and considers it a great assurance of unwavering solidarity towards the collective actualisation of the laudable goals of the present administration as enshrined in the sacred pages of the Ebonyi People’s Charter of Needs, which is the guiding compass of Governor Nwifuru’s government. The government promises never to take this honour for granted.
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“This government reiterates its vow and determination to continue to advance policies and programmes across sectors, having a direct positive impact on the wellbeing of the entire people of the state while the youths shall continue to enjoy significant position and pride of place in this administration.
“The youths, and indeed all people of Ebonyi State, are enjoined to continue to protect the peace and unity of Nigeria, extend the solidarity to the President, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, and all the leaders of the country at all levels as we struggle together with patience to navigate the nation back to the path of prosperity.
“The government seizes this opportunity, however, to remind Ebonyi people that the best approach to combating hunger in the land is to go back to our roots.
“Ebonyi is an agrarian state, renowned for its rich agricultural endowments. Being committed to agriculture and taking it beyond subsistence levels is one of the surest ways of improving the economy of our dear state and the Nigerian nation in general.”
