Imo: NYCN hails appointment of  “youth-friendly” Ukaegbu as commissioner

Sat, Jun 22, 2024
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THE National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has lauded Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo for appointing Mr Mandela Ukaegbu as a commissioner in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ukaegbu, widely known for being youth-friendly, was appointed the Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt.

The commendation is contained in a statement signed by the group’s South East Organising Secretary, Mr Izunna Agwuncha, and made available to newsmen in Owerri, on Friday.

He was one of the five new commissioners inaugurated on Wednesday by the governor.

Others were Mr Rex Anunobi, Dr Henry Okafor, Prof. Victor Nwachukwu and Prof. Michael Ubaka.

Agwuncha described Ukaegbu’s appointment as the pioneer commissioner for the expanded ministry “as one of the best decisions of the governor, which would uplift the young people of the state “.

He also described the commissioner as a passionate young leader with clear vision, especially in human capital development.

“We have no doubt that he will inject his transformational leadership skills to recover, redefine and reposition Imo youths.

“The entire youth constituency is happy with the governor and pray for God’s wisdom and guidance on the commissioner,” Agwuncha stated. (NAN)

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June 22, 2024 @ 07:37 GMT|

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