- Assures Empowerment, Opportunities
BY PATRICK MGBODO
The measure of rapport and affinity between the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, and youths of Oshimili South Local Government Area, yesterday, crossed another threshold as the commissioner rededicated himself to the service of the youths.
He promised to continue to pursue the interest of the youths, especially in the area of appointment and empowerment.
This was upon a surprise birthday package in commemoration of the health commissioner’s birthday anniversary by the youths of Oshimili South, an avenue that heralded explosive testaments and encomiums from the youths, from youths’ groups that trouped to his residence to wish him happy birthday, yesterday morning, with trumpeter, birthday cake, music, ram, etc.
Elated by the auspicious gesture, Dr. Ononye seized the opportunity to appreciate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for giving him the enablement to engage the youths in the benefits of his administration.
‘’I rededicate myself to loving you (Oshimili South Youths); being a father, friend and colleague to you as God allows me. I recommit myself to the needs and aspirations of the youths of Oshimili South and we shall, God-willing, achieving together’’ he said.
Onward to the 2023 general elections, Dr. Ononye enjoined the youths to work together and support all torchbearers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging them to shun divisive tendencies.
Earlier, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development, Barr. Ikechukwu Maduemezia, congratulated the health commissioner, even as he wished him many more fruitful and prosperous years in wisdom and health.
Other youths, who spoke at the propitious event, including Councilor representing Ward 10, Hon Chinedu Igwedinma and the PDP Youth Leader of Oshimili South, Hon Felix Eboh, described the commissioner as a God-sent destiny-helper and appreciated him for his leadership and mentorship.
Mr. Edozie Chukwurah, corroborating earlier speakers, drew the attention of the health commissioner on the need for more employment and empowerment opportunities for youths of Oshimili South Local Government Area.
He contended that the growth of youths in Oshimili South would curb crime in the area and further contribute to the development of the state in line with the visions of Governor Okowa for a stronger Delta.
Highlights of the birthday ceremony include prayer sessions, cutting of cake, testimonies, thanksgivings and merriment, which afforded the youths the opportunity to bond with themselves and the celebrant.
