DIFO empowers members, passes vote of confidence on Gov Okowa, others
Engr Mormah,in his remark, said that the essence of the meeting was to appreciate DIFO members for their commitment and support for the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, disclosing that the group has been in the vanguard of promoting good governance since it was formed in 2013.
His words,"DIFO is my brainchild which was founded in 2013 to support and promote good governance. Over the years we have been able to record remarkable achievements particularly, with the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, a man that is positively transforming our state.
"Today, i am glad to host our members in Ika Federal Constituency and also empower a few of them, including three physically challenged persons who are non members. We are out to tell Deltans about the good works, Governor Okowa is doing in the state. We are focused and strongly committed towards Governor Okowa's re-election and PDP taking over governance at the federal level in 2019.
As youths we will continue to mentor others to be responsible citizens. We are not afraid of the opposition because they have nothing meaningful to offer us. Okowa is a result oriented governor who meant well for all Deltans. While we take this message of hope to people at the grassroot, i urge our youths to be more articulate and committed to anything they know will promote good governance.
He congratulated the beneficiaries of the empowerment and urged them to use the cash given them judiciously while urging those who are yet to benefit to be patient for the empowerment will surely get to every DIFO member.
The Patron of the group and Executive Assistant to the governor on Special Duties, Boundaries and Oil Revenue Monitoring, Prince Ngozi Emioma, in an interview shortly after making cash presentation to one of the beneficiaries lauded the empowerment programme, saying that he is proud of Engr Emma Chuks Mormah and the entire members of the group. He advised them to continue to complement the effort of the state government towards grassroot empowerment.While congratulating the beneficiaries he promised to continue to identify with the group.
The Delta State Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Okolie Kennedy, who was one of the dignitaries present at the event, commended the leadership of DIFO for the empowerment programme, advising that the effort should be sustained. He disclosed that NYCN is working round the clock to ensure that youths in the state are meaningfully engaged, noting that as part of the efforts to achieve this goal his office will soon open an ICT center where youths in the state can learn freely. He enjoined them(youths) to remain law abiding citizens, shun violence and register to have their Permanent Voters Cards as that is their tool in electing credible persons in government come 2019.
The Co-ordinator of the group in Aniocha South local government, Mr David Izele, said DIFO will not relent in its resolve to promote good governance and support for the administration of Governor Okowa.He called on the youths to the path of honour by supporting efforts aimed at making their lives better.
Some of the beneficiaries,Victor Onuwa Okwuada, Sunday Ehima and Amanku Lucky, who spoke thanked Engr Mormah for the kind gesture, assuring that they will live up to expectations.
High points of the event were the presentation of cash to the beneficiaries and taking of group photographs. All persons present at the event were lavishly entertained by the host.
Meanwhile, DIFO has passed a vote of confidence on the executive governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the honourable members representing Ika North East and Ika South Constituencies at the Delta State House of Assembly,Tony Elekeokwuri and Festus Chukwuyem Okoh, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman in Ika North East,Chief Godwin Ogadi and his Ika South counterpart, Hon Collins Bello,for their support for the youths and development of the state in general.
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