The newly-elected Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Enugu State Chapter, Comrade Chukwuebuka Okoh, has pledged to use digital-innovations to enhance youth development within Enugu State.
Okoh, who was elected unopposed by members of NYCN from the 17 council areas in Enugu State, gave the pledge at his acceptance speech on Monday in Enugu after series of elections of over 20 elective positions.
He also said that he would run an open door policy meant to ensure that no youth is left out in the digital-innovations and transformation of the state through which thousands of jobs would be created for youths in the state.
Okoh said: “I am overwhelming grateful for my emergence and the great confidence youths in Enugu State repose on me and finding me worthy to be their leader.
“I appreciate the commitment of National President of NYCN, Amb. Seraibe Sukubo, as well as past and present leaders of the council.
“As I focus to deliver on my electioneering mandate, my administration will introduce innovations to enhance youth development and integration in Enugu State.”
Earlier, the NYCN Returning Officer, Comrade Uvie Odege, declared Okoh the winner after he was elected unopposed by NYCN members after satisfying all legal requirements.
Speaking, the President of NYCN, Amb. Sukubo, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the lection; while reiterated his commitment to leading the council in the best interest of Nigerian youths.
In an address, the immediate past Chairman of NYCN Enugu State Chapter, Comrade Henry Atigwe, thanked God for the successful election.
“I am happy to have a moment like today. We are one, and I wish my successor, Comrade Chukwuebuka Okoh, and his executives the best,” Atigwe said.
The newly elected leadership, having fulfilled all legal requirements, was sworn in today, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, by the Council’s National Secretary, Barr Suleman Abutu.
Those that witnessed the election included: Comrade Ogechukwu Nnamene, Chairman of the electoral committee; Superintendent Igwe Kyrian, representing Nigeria Police; Mr Obinna Ozor, representing DSS; Mrs Ezekwe Chidinma, representing State Ministry of Youths and Sports Development; and Mrs Ezeh Chineyre, representing Federal Ministry of Youths Development.
Among other elected were Deputy Chairman, Comrade Obinna Opu; Vice Chairman Enugu West, Comrade Chinenye Anita; Vice Chairman Enugu North, Comrade Kenneth Ezeh and Secretary-General, Comrade Johnson Ossai.
Others are: Deputy Secretary-General, Chidimma Nwachukwu; Public Relations Officer, Princewill Aneke; Program Officer: Johnmartins Ekwueme; Treasurer, Goodness Ude; Financial Secretary, Asadu Ogechukwu; Internal Auditor, Okoye Peters and Legal Adviser, Ngozi Oneh among others.
