By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
The Kogi State Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu has endorsed the Kogi East Youth Leadership Retreat 2025 scheduled for March.
The Deputy Governor gave his support during a meeting with the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria Kogi East chapter at his office in Lokoja.
In a statement by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mr Unubi Emmanuel, Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of the retreat in nurturing leadership skills and qualities among the younger generation.
He said youths represent the current leadership and emphasized the significance of their readiness to assume roles and responsibilities.
The Deputy Governor encouraged the youth body to maintain a positive image for their families and contribute to the ongoing peace and prosperity of the state.
Earlier, the group’s leader, Apostle Alih Sunday said they are in the Deputy Governor’s office to request for his support for the upcoming Kogi East Youth Leadership Retreat 2025.
He appreciated the current administration in the state for supporting the youth council to achieve its values.