By Fred Njoku
The 19th day of July, 2024, was historic as Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt, Hon. (Dr.) Emeka Ukaegbu Mandela undertook a familiarization visit to the Department of Security Services (DSS) Imo headquarters.
The visit coming on the heels of the Commissioner’s one month in office, was aimed at exploring avenues for collaboration with the DSS, to establish collaborative framework between the ministry and the DSS, seeking to leverage their strengths in enhancing youth developmental initiatives, for the strengthening of the security of the state.
The Commissioner provided an overview of the DSS organizational structure, mandate an ongoing initiatives relating to national security and youth engagement. Also, talked about several areas of mutual interest, including town hall meeting in all local government areas aimed at reorienting the youths, educating them on security challenges, cyber threats and measures they should adopt for personal safety and national security.
The DSS director who appreciated the visit assured the commissioner of his support and availability of his department for the successful activities of his ministry and implementation of policies. While agreeing to scheduled regular meetings between them periodically in order to review progress, exchange insights, and address emerging challenges promptly.
They talked on forging strategic bonding for collaboration which they emphasized helds immense potential to the harnessing of creativity, energy, and potential of the Imo youths towards nation-building and safeguarding their collective future.
The Commissioner expressing his gratitude to the leadership and staff of the DSS for their warm reception said, he looks forward to a more fruitful understanding benefitial to Imo youth and the nation at large.
In a bid to foster collaboration and synergy for youth developmental initiatives, the Commissioner for Youth embarked on a courtesy visit to the Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze. Brigadier General UA Lawal, aimed at exploring avenues for collaboration with the military on the occasion of the Commander’s one year in office. The Commissioner applauded the command for their seamless effort towards maintaining peace and tranquility in the State.
While highlighting on the importance of harnessing youth potential through structured programmes to promote skill development and talent discovery across the state, pointed out some aspect of his ministrys activities and seeking for partnership with the command towards actualizing them.
Responding, UA Lawal expressed his gratitude for the visit which he said coincided with his one year in office as brigade commander of the 34 artillery brigade, emphasized the critical role of collaborative efforts in addressing youth related challenges and the harnessing of their capabilities for national development. He underscored the need for strategic interventions for youth empowerment, in order to steer them away from vices detrimental to societal progress.
“The collaboration between the Ministry of Youth Development and Talent Hunt and the 34 Artillery Brigade is timely,” General Lawal, remarked.
“Together, we can achieve significant milestones in nurturing the talents and potentials of our youth, thereby contributing positively to our community and nation.”
Pledging their support towards any activity of the ministry that will benefit the youth, not forgetting there are youths in the military. He highlighted on the fact that the Ministry Of Youth Development and Talent Hunt is a strategic ministry giving the fact it deals with the youths as workforce and drivers of the nation. The commander said it’s regrettable that South East is shortchanged in the military because of her youths not willing to join the military.
The Commander added that the command is ready to be fully involved in any activity of the youth ministry, by identifying areas of mutual interest such as vocational training, reorientation of the youths through town hall meeting and mentorship programs. Outlining their interest to establish joint initiatives that would engage youths in productive activities, promote peace building efforts, and enhance national unity.
The Commissioner who expressed optimism about the prospects of future collaborations, stated, “This visit marks the beginning of a fruitful partnership aimed at creating opportunities and pathways for the youth to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.”
The meeting came to a close with the Honorable commissioner receiving a gift as compliment from the Commander as award.
Those at the meeting are the Chief of Staff, senior military officers, the permanent secretary, Director and PRO of Ministry of Youth Development.
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