The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has applauded residents of the state for prioritising peace by not participating in the nationwide hunger protest in Nigeria.
The governor in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor on Thursday, reminded the people that the best approach to combat hunger is to commence farming that is beyond subsistence method as an agrarian state.
He urged youths to effectively utilize the opportunity of the various empowerment schemes provided for them by his government to meaningfully engage themselves and create a viable economic future for themselves to avoid falling prey to the lures of “self-seeking individuals who instigate crisis in the country for their selfish gains.”
Governor Nwifuru reiterated his determination to continue to advance policies and programmes across sectors, having 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 his administration.
