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In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, Ozalagba spoke on how the association would tackle the problem without creating any tension. He also spoke on why youths should be carried along in the scheme of things in the country. What informed the formation of this association?As the Vice Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), I have interacted with various segments of the leaders in the various communities. This made me to think of bringing together youths in the South East for us to handle issues concerning security in the zone. I am therefore one of the proponents of the South East Association of Community Youth Leaders. I met with my colleagues in the other states in the South East and all of us are on the same page for the association to take off. We have been reviewing the situation in the country and found it necessary to come together and galvanize ourselves to work in the best interest of our people, especially as it concerns security. The issue on ground is the alleged move by Miyetti Allah to set up vigilance groups in the South East. How can the youths come in here? I don’t even blame the Miyetti Allah because they are acting based on what they have seen for themselves. They have seen that the people of the South East are not coordinated. Because there is no coordination, they want to exploit the situation. Even if they have ulterior motive, they are pursuing it because they have discovered that our people are not speaking with one voice. It is not enough to condemn the cattle breeders; there must be a proactive action to ensure that whoever believes he can come into the region with such annoying plan should not be encouraged at all. If we are sincere, we can organize ourselves and put up measures that will discourage the cattle breeders to nurse the idea of vigilance groups in the zone in the first place. Their penetration of the South East is due to leadership loopholes in the zone. I must commend the South East governors who have said no to such a move, but more should be done. We are working out plans on how to liaise with the governors. The youths already have a template on this issue and we want all Igbo leaders to be sincere on this matter. Some people should not be charting the way forward, while others are sabotaging the efforts. The truth of the matter is that governments at various levels have not been sincere with the way they handle such sensitive issues. The leaders have not been up and doing in evolving ways of securing our people as a result of this threat. The leaders should build structures that involve youths to be in the picture of what they intend to do. There is no community where the youths do not form the majority and what is required is to give them a sense of belonging. Once the youths are carried along in the scheme of things, they will do whatever they are asked to do. But if you ignore them, they take decisions that are sometimes counterproductive. That is why it is imperative for the youths in this part of the country to come together to galvanize themselves to form a formidable structure. This will help us to organize ourselves and put an end to all these anomalies happening in the society. That is the only way they can support the relevant authorities to improve governance. The truth of the matter is that until the youths are keyed into the plans and programmes at all levels, the security challenges in the country will not abate because they are the most active in the society. There is this impression that youths only come together purposely to enrich themselves and not to solve any societal problem. What do you say to that? This is true and it is as a result of the decay in the society. I do not want to apportion blames, but I must admit that my generation has not been the role model the society expects of them. There is no mentorship any longer and that is why there is this type of cankerworm eating deep into the fabric of the society. Because there are no role models to look up to and people whose sources of wealth are being –recognized in the society, it becomes survival of the fittest. Because of the fractured system, many youths no longer believe in what the leaders tell them. That is why there is need for us to come together to salvage the system. There are some of us who still believe that things will get better if the right leadership is put in place. We have chosen to remain steadfast because we have seen the need to protect the integrity of the youths and their future and safeguard the society. Is it not possible for the youths to stand their feet and rebuff the politicians who often use them to achieve their aims? That is what we want to achieve through the Association of South East Youth Leaders. There is Ohaneze Youth Wing, but we are not interested in that because it is not helping the youths in any way. We know it is not easy, but we have been able to identify many like minds in the South East who are genuinely interested in the reshaping of the ideology of the youths. From our experience so far, there is hope that we shall get the desired result. At what stage is the South East Youth Leaders Association? We have been meeting and I promise that in no distant time, our action shall be felt in the region. What is your target? We want to partner with the relevant stakeholders to stem the tide of insecurity in the South East. That is our ultimate target. Until we achieve that, no youth of this region can rest.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/miyetti-allahs-penetration-of-s-east-due-to-leadership-loopholes-s-east-youths-leader/

Imolites got no chill . Take easy on your governor , he will come good.

The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Friday dissociated itself from the honour conferred on former President Olusegun Obasanjo in its name, describing those behind the award as charlatans running rackets with the collective identity of Nigeria Youths.

In a statement signed by its Public Relation Officer, Olugbode Damola Hammed, the council described the development as unfortunate and “a daylight robbery.”

The statement read: “The National Leadership of National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, under the leadership of Comrade Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo was dismayed on conceiving the news of an honour conferred on former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo as “Father of the Nation” and a donation of One Million Naira cheque to buy books to Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library by one Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and Nihi Oladele John in the name of the National Youth Council of Nigeria. This occurrence is not only unfortunate but a national robbery in broad daylight. “For the record, Ikenga Ugochinyere was a former Senior Adviser to Dr. Abubakar Saraki ( Senate President), the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, and Nihi Oladele John was also a member of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Kogi state campaign team and still a personal assistant to Senator Dino Melaye. “The leadership of the council has on several occasion dissociate self from Ikenga and Nihi who are political jobbers without virtue, and are known scavengers. They do not represent the interest/structure of the council at any level. The general public is therefore advised not to fall victim of the duo.

“It’s worrisome that these charlatans could do this to a prominent personality as the former President of Nigeria. While we sympathize with the former President, we urge him to subsequently ascertain the authenticity of the group with the Ministry of Youths ( a ministry he created) and the necessary security apparatus before opening his door to the impostors.” The statement also cautioned Nigerians to “beware of these fraudsters, Ikenga and Nihi alongside their likes,” saying they “are impostors that go around to exploit innocent Nigerians. Opening your door to these jobbers is at your own peril!” It urged relevant security agencies to intervene and save the council from the hands of “impostors.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/nycn-leadership-dissociates-self-from-award-conferred-on-obasanjo/

Good one FG

hush15:
Nigerians are hypocrites and this confirms it. If Rochas and his commissioner for happiness absconded with government properties that are recoverable, why should it be repossessed afterall, the APC led government which Rochas is part of are also hunting down what they believe to be government properties. So two months into office, they already criticizing Ihedioha, expecting Imo to transform in two months. The should have allowed Rochas son in law to take over now so thry can continue to lounge in poverty....


Hypocritea

They are doing it within the law and Due process

People talk about Messi Daily. ..but who even remember these women footballers in a year

The guy shouting say yes

Derby County can confirm that they have granted permission for Chelsea to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at Stamford Bridge.

Nice one

Nice..let me be Pauciloquent

The Vice President of National Association Nigerian Students, Chidi Ilogebe has been arrested.

He was arrested in Enugu around 11:00 p.m. on Monday

Ilogebe confirmed his arrest to our correspondent. He said he was arrested at a hotel in Enugu.

In a text message to our correspondent, he said, “I was called by someone who said he wanted to see me yesterday (Monday). Because I was very busy I couldn’t meet up with him till around after 11:00 p.m. On meeting him in De Angelo Hotel, I was surrounded by some men from the IGP tactical squad.

They said they came to arrest me following a petition. I read the petition and it was from the lawyer of Madonna University.

“I followed them and currently (Tuesday morning), we are on our way to Abuja. I will keep you posted.”

The NANS VP had planned to occupy Madonna University in protest over the arrest and detention of six students of the university and a lecturer about six months.

https://punchng.com/nans-vp-allegedly-arrested-over-madonna-varsity-crisis/

And some people concluded here yesterday that the person must be from the east. ...all sorts unfounded postulations ..
"We don't bow to anybody
We are the only one that fight for our rights
We are republican
We are not ass lickers ''

But there is no school as "University of Mannittawiw"

Johnnyessence:
so tell me how Akpabio will win in the tribunal zombie. Apc apologist that is ignorant of what he's saying here. why do you switch your account from senatordave1? na Akpabio you dey rant on now. both inec and pdp will be in the withness box too in the tribunal.

An intellectual discussion has been turned to zombie. It seems you have low intelligent quotient

Omonigeriarere:
'Thou shall not steal'. Love you God and keep his commandments.

Judge not, that ye be not judged-Matthew 7:1

Omonigeriarere:
Was it not the same Bible that said that one cannot be living in sin for grace to abound? However, the same grace didn't work for Jesus, as it took the intervention of miraculous fish for Him to pay tax in order to obey the law of the land; why?

The grace of God is not an umbrella to cover violation of applicable law.

Romans 5:8 -But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Omonigeriarere:
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What, then, shall we say? shall we continue in the sin that the grace may abound? Romans 6:1

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us-Romans 5:8

Material that is not part of electoral process and act. People in PDP and Atiku camp are just stupid, if you cannot rely on what is allowed by law for the election for your case...that means the case is over before it even started.

Omonigeriarere:
[[s]quote author=KingSatan post=79637512]But this school is a product of God's Money donated by his humble Children.

WHY NOT LET GOD FIGHT THE BATTLE HIMSELF IF HE IS CONVINCED THAT HIS HANDSOME, INTELLIGENT AND LOVELY SON STOLE FROM HIS ENTERPRISE?


IF IT WERE THE OTHER WAY ROUND I BELIEVE BISHOP OYEDEPO WOULD HAVE ADVISED THE YOUNG MAN TO "HOLD HIS PEACE WHILE GOD FIGHTS FOR HIM".

I BELIEVE HE WOULD USE WORDS LIKE "HE IS THE MIGHTY MAN OF BATTLE" AND "HE IS THE ONLY TRUE JUDGE".

I CAN PICTURE OYEDEPO SAYING THINGS LIKE "I HAD A POOL PARTY WITH GOD YESTERDAY AND HE SAID BRING ME AN OFFERING AND WATCH ME FIGHT FOR YOU".




BUT WHEN FACED WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, HE SEEKS LEGAL REDRESS IN A MORTALS COURT.


Or BETTER STILL, HE PRAYS FOR THE MONEY TO DISAPPEAR FROM THE ALLEDGED THIEF'S ACCOUNT BACK TO HIS. I HEARD HE DOES SAME THING FOR HIS GULLIBLE MEMBERS EVERY SUNDAY.


PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. [/s]

Did you notice the amount involved? You just typed trash. Tomorrow, it is your type that would be telling us how the same amount involved was used to build a more standard university in Cameron, postulating how corrupt Oyedepo and his executives are.

Even if he would be released, the money should be traced to see if it could be recovered.

But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.-Matthew 6:15

Omonigeriarere:
Where there is no law, there is no sin. In other words, where there is law, there is ***

Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.”

Matthew 7
1
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Living Faith should not Judge after all Nigeria system is good for nothing. .why should you trust the system you castigate every Sunday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2NDQOgGycg

Those drivers are just too strong headed

Steve2626:
Ok oooo

Yes o

Tribunal Rejects Atiku, PDP’s Request To Access INEC’s Server.
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has rejected the request of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to have access to the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

A five-man panel of the tribunal unanimously refused the request, saying issues have been joined by parties on the existence or otherwise of the server.

The judges say the tribunal cannot delve into those issues at the interlocutory stage.

https://www.channelstv.com/2019/06/24/breaking-tribunal-rejects-atiku-pdps-request-to-access-inecs-server/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

daddytime:
How Qatar take end up for cop a America, na him be my confusion.

The world is truly confused.

Modified..

For everyone quoting me to give a lecture on confusion, take this and get more confused.

First off, why create a tournament to be called Copa America when you know there are no numbers to make it truly Americas.

What's the essence if nations outside the Americas will be invited to feature in such a tournament.

I hope you can see what confusion means

Teams are invited from other continent because of fewer number of countries in South America

Dolorsa:
That's because you are a slave to your employer.

God bless you. You will be successful in life by the special grace of God

Tinubu is a Successful man ...judging by how he made his boys and followers. .he has left his legacies on the sands of time