By Towncriernews
Amidst increasing crimes and criminality, Edo Youths Council has urged the state government to continue to empower the youths for a better and prosperous society.
Edo State has witnessed a disturbing escalation in crime rates, sparking widespread concern among residents, stakeholders, and law enforcement agencies.
This uptick in criminal activity has not only compromised public safety but also undermined the state’s efforts to promote economic growth, social stability, and overall development.
At an award gathering ceremony in Benin City to celebrate the commitment of some impactful youths and address the root causes of the surge in crime, the Chairman, National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Edo State chapter, Comrade Moses Aguinede Joseph, pledged the youths resolve to continue to make a difference.
Aguinede disclosed that, since he assumed the mantle of leadership in the State’s Youths Council, he has launched several campaigns in support of the eradication of crimes in the state.
He maintained that, the decision was as a result of the growing urgency to address the root causes of the surge in crime and implement effective strategies to restore security and confidence across the state.
While highlighting some of the reasons for rewarding the deserving awardees, he emphasized their immense contributions to their immediate community and the society.
He added, “looking at the last two years, we have led several campaigns and advocacy as youth ambassadors against social vices.
On the issue of the award to the deserving youths, Aguinede said, “we have carried out our background checks on these individuals and discovered that the awardees have a lot of followers through their onerous commitment to the grassroots.
“Recognising this impact to their immediate community, we decide to encourage them by making them our youth ambassadors”
The recipients of the Ambassadorial awards, Ambassadors Dopkesi Oshioma and Awanigagana Charles commended the organisers for nominating them. The duo vowed to do more to rewrite the narrative that will encourage the youths to embrace tolerance.
Other Participants at the events, including Kokoriko Raphael
Chairman National Youth Council of Bayelsa State and Tony Kabaka Adun Youth Leader APC, believe that with more empowerment initiatives, there would be crime reduction in the state