Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has declared the last Saturday of June of every year as Youths Day in Imo State, Oyogist.com reports.
The Governor made the declarations when he dolled out a huge sum of N250,000 empowerment fund to 15,000 youths in Imo state.
Here is what he said;
“Our Shared Prosperity Programme is not just a mantra but a manifestation of our resolve to empower Imo People, particularly the youths, not only economically but also politically,”
“I am delighted to inform you that as part of my government’s determination to engage our youths more proactively and make them more relevant, I will institute a forum for your yearly regular interaction, to take necessary steps to encourage you to take up the role of playing advocacy for peace for a crime-free Imo state.
“I am therefore delighted to dedicate the last Saturday in June every year, as Imo Youth Day.”
