CYMS Inaugurates Imo state Chapter


By Otobong Gabriel



The committee of youth on Mobilization and Sensitization ( CYMS) has inaugurated the Imo state chapter of the organization in furtherance of it mandate of mobilizing the productive and creative youthful populations in the country and sensitize same for national development.



The Director General, CYMS comrade Obinna Nwaka said while inaugurating the chapter during the youth conference held in the state on the theme " the youths and the society" that the solution to the challenges of this country lies in the shoulders of the youth and we must not fail this country by not keying into government policies and programs, protecting and projecting government programs for the common benefit of the Nigerian society, we must be good ambassadors of our country wherever we are and whatever we do.



And called for sustained unity irrespective of ethnicity, religious beliefs and political affiliations, we are all one, whether you're PDP, APC, APGA and others, the era of politics has long elapsed, now is time for governance, let's support our government at various levels so that together we can grow as a country.



And appreciated the Imo state government for sending high ranking personalities to represent them at the occasion, this is a show of solidarity, we had the presence of the Representatives of Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Commissioner of Information & Strategy, SSA to Governor on Youth Affairs, DSS Boss, we are grateful for your supports, he said.

Also speaking, the CYMS's Director Social and Empowerment, King Tonto Dikeh who spoke on the effect of girl child and women empowerment in the context of national development, advocated for a more robust women empowerment and Engagement in democratic governance and policy making processes, saying women are the backbone of many Nigerian homes and sees no reason why their natural managerial ingenuity should not be integrated into various levels of governance.

She however charged the CYMS Imo State Chapter to integrate 40% of women into its Executives for smooth running of the organization.

In the same vein, one of the guest speakers, Amb Gabriel Onyema cautioned Nigerian youths to desist from all forms of immorality inimical to the growth and development of the country, saying most of the evils seen today in the society are directly or indirectly perpetuated by the youths, the youth should not allowed themselves to be used by the so called big men to perpetuate evil especially during election periods.


"It's the youth that hijack ballots boxes, disrupt electoral processes, payed to kidnap political opponents and engage in other killings, enough is enough if we must grow, we must change our attitude, he said"



The following persons were inaugurated into the Imo state Excos of CYMS:


Daniel Nnadozie Olegeme - state coordinator

Leonard Ibemere - Secretary

Maryjane Chinasa Unanka - Social and Empowerment Officer

Christian Ikenna Abamara - Media and Publicity

James Ekeocha - Financial Secretary

Alex Ihechi - Program and database officer

Benson Franklin - Oweri Zonal Coordinator

Theophilus Onwude - Orlu Zonal Coordinator

Chukwuemeka Ukaigwe - Okigwe Zonal Coordinator