By Oyem Jonathan
The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike , has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting youth entrepreneurship, skills and sports development as part of efforts to empower young people and create opportunities for sustainable growth.
Chukwunwike gave the assurance on Monday at the Chairman’s Lodge, Ogwashi Uku, when he received a delegation of Ubulu Uku Football Association (UFA) Local Organising Committee, led by its Mayor, Comrade John Onwordi, on a courtesy visit.
The council chairman stressed the importance of youth development to the progress of the local government, noting that his administration would continue to support initiatives capable of discovering talents, developing skills and providing young people with meaningful opportunities to excel.
He, however, charged the youths to complement government’s interventions with discipline, focus, respect and a strong sense of gratitude.
Chairman,Aniocha South LC
Chukwunwike decried what he described as the growing erosion of moral values, disrespect for constituted authorities and the use of social media for unnecessary blackmail, urging young people to deploy social media responsibly and constructively.
He said gratitude should be regarded as a virtue and a means of sustaining healthy relationships, particularly when individuals or institutions extend gestures of support and goodwill.
The chairman encouraged the youths to cultivate values that would enable them to become responsible citizens and worthy ambassadors of their communities, stressing that government support would be more impactful when matched with discipline, mutual respect and responsible conduct.
Earlier, the Mayor of UFA and leader of the delegation, Comrade John Onwordi, explained that the delegation was at the lodge to pay a courtesy visit to the council chairman and appreciate his administration for making development visible and impactful in Ubulu Uku and across Aniocha South.
Onwordi disclosed that the association was also seeking the chairman’s support for the burial of its immediate past Mayor, the late Comrade Obanor Kobiku, as well as for the hosting of the 2026 Ubulu Uku Annual Football Fiesta.
He noted that the community remained desirous of having a befitting ,spacious and local football stadium to promote sports development and accommodate other athletic activities, emphasising the importance of community based sporting events in discovering and nurturing young talents.
Responding to the chairman’s remarks, the Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman on Youth Mobilisation, Comrade Eric Ezeawani, expressed appreciation to Chukwunwike for receiving the delegation and for the valuable lessons shared during the meeting.
Ezeawani assured the chairman that the message on the importance of gratitude, respect and the need to consciously service relationships would further encourage the youths to make positive adjustments in their conduct and engagements.
Also present at the meeting were the Vice Chairman of the council, Hon. Patricia Adolue; the Council Secretary, Hon. Prince Tony Ebube; the Head of Personnel Management, Mr Austin Akaeze and other local government appointees.
