Obiano Educates Youth , students on Peaceful Election

Anambra State Government has embarked on youth sensitization in all the tertiary institution in the state, urging students to shun desperate politicians,

who could employ their indulgence to commit violence, thuggery among other electoral fraud.

Speaking at A-One Day Youth Election Empowerment and Leadership Summit held at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, on Thursday ahead of 2015 general elections, , entitled “Eradicating Electoral Violence and Thuggery Among Youth”, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano told youths that violence is capable of terminating their future.

Obiano, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, also admonished youths to always disregard incitement speeches and gratifications from politicians with a view to avoid shedding innocent blood in the name of election.

He enjoined youths to be contented on what they have and avoid seeking for wealth either by hooks or crooks, even as he reiterated his determination to continue to empower them in all ramifications.

The Governor later unveiled plans to conduct similar training at other tertiary institutions in the state before the March 28 and April 11 general Polls.

Resource persons who spoke at the training, including Prof. Walter Nwafia, a Professor of Clinical Physiology; Dr. Laz Okafor, a representative of the state ministry of education; Mr. Ken Okolie and Hon. Tony Uche underscored the importance of permanent voters card (PVC), and admonished Nigerians to get one each as that would enable them to exercise their franchise.