Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has awarded ₦310 million to youths within the State as a reward for boycotting the #EndBadGovernance protest.
Governor Eno acknowledged this in a gathering on the Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday, in fulfilment of his promise to reward the youths for heeding his name to keep away from collaborating within the nationwide hardship protest, which was held from 1st to tenth August 2024.
Pastor Eno, subsequently, introduced a ₦310 million token of appreciation for teens in every of the state’s 31 native authorities areas.
“The management of the youths in every of the LGAs will obtain the cash and unfold it throughout the get together line. We are able to’t depart you the best way we met you. We’re impressed that you simply listened to our plea to not be part of the protest, not as a result of we don’t imagine in protests or don’t really feel what’s going on within the nation.
“We all know there are at all times folks that may hijack probably the most peaceable protest to vent anger on authorities amenities. Our leaders have labored so onerous prior to now 37 years of the creation of our state to place this infrastructure in place. And one minute of anger can destroy all of this tough works.
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“We aren’t ashamed. You probably did properly and we’re right here to offer you a pat on the again. Although you didn’t protest, we heard you loud and clear. We all know the problems you’re offended about.
“We all know these issues that needs to be addressed. Problems with starvation, unemployment, ache, and excessive value of meals. We strive inside sources obtainable in our state to deal with them to the advantage of our folks,” he acknowledged.
No matter get together affiliation, the governor promised that 100 youths from every native authorities space could be added to the Ibom Group Watch.
He defined that the Ministry of Labour, in collaboration together with his Senior Particular Assistant on ICT, would supply a portal for youth employment within the state.
“One factor you will need to know, our massive males once they meet on the membership, once they share the cash, they don’t know political get together. So, no discrimination,” he added.
