The
youths in Abagana held a historic congress to set a new path for their
future and develop a common agenda in preparation for the 2015 general
elections.
The
congress held at Ezi Udoeke Square on Sunday, February 8, 2015,
observed that the activities of a people during election has a lot to do
with how democratic dividends are distributed. Thus, the youths vowed
to stand behind the government of Anambra State led by a people oriented
governor, Chief Willie Obiano who has shown enough goodwill in less
than 12 months in office.
- Comrade Ifeanyi Aniagoh addressing the Youths at Ezi Udoeke Square
The
massive support enjoyed by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
and it's candidates for 2015 elections across many local government
areas was replicated at the Youth Congress in Abagana, Njikoka LGA with
the declaration of support for governor Obiano and all APGA Candidates.
- Comrade Ifeanyi Aniagoh in a group photograph with some of the youths
The
young men and women made-up of youths from Abagana Ward 1 extolled the
virtues of governor Willie Obiano and promised to stand behind the
governor and APGA come March 28 and April 11, 2015.
Speaking
during the congress, the Executive Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano
on Social Media, Comrade Ifeanyi Aniagoh charged the youths to discard
fake campaign promises and stand with a willingly working governor.
Comrade Ifeanyi emphasized that “the pace at which governor Obiano
transformed Anambra State using his 4Cs strategy in less than a year
gives hope to every community within the state”.
“Chief Willie Obiano is a youth friendly governor, within 10 months he registered Anambra Youths via anambrayouthconnect.com;
provided over 2,000 direct and indirect jobs; and currently leads in
provision of employment opportunities through Youth-in-Agriculture
programmes” Ifeanyi added.
In
his speech, the ward coordinator of National Youth Council of Nigeria,
Comrade Ferdinand Ibekwe thanked governor Obiano for appointing Ifeanyi
Aniagoh as his aide stating that Abagana Ward 1 is lucky to have one of
their active youths in the governor’s team.
In
same vein, Comrade Chuma Nwandu who is the ward chairman of United
Anambra Youth Assembly, reminded the congress of the need to support
APGA saying, “I believe our yearnings and aspirations can be achieved if
we tow this path. Governor Obiano and APGA can complete the Ezi-Icheke –
Nimo Road, give us water, rebuild our schools and positively engage us.
We have better stake in this government. I believe the long neglect by
past governments will soon be over”.
The congress unanimously agreed to support the administration of Chief Willie Obiano and massively vote for all APGA candidates.