The Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilization in Cross River State Comr.. has commenced the inauguration of youths, beginning with representatives from Yakurr and Obubra Local Government Areas (LGAs). This initiative is part of the governor’s plan to engage youths across the state.
According to a report by Calabargist correspondent, a list of selected youths from all the wards in Yakurr and Obubra LGAs was shared. The Special Adviser explained that the selection process involved young individuals who are aligned with the governor’s vision. Each ward in Yakurr and Obubra is represented by a single youth, tasked with serving as the voice of their community.
Speaking during the inauguration, the Special Adviser, Dan Obo, emphasized that this initiative is just the beginning. He assured that the exercise will be extended to all 18 local governments across the state, ensuring comprehensive youth representation.
Below are the youth representatives selected from Obubra LGA, each chosen from their respective wards:
– Oyama Sunday Sampson – Ofat Ward
– Theophilus Denisa – Ofudua Ward
-Ikpan Philip – Ababene Ward
– Arikpo Nsiyan Eboni – Apiapum Ward
– Abeng Ijim Abeng – Ovonum Ward
– Nkasi Chidebere – Osopong 2 Ward
– Lucky Okpechi – Osopong 1 Ward
– Thomas Sinde Orim – Iyamoyong Ward
– Ginini Ikara – Urban Ward
– Richard Odoh Iyamba – Ochon Ward
– Okan James – Ofumbongha Yala Ward
Similarly, youth representatives were selected from Yakurr LGA, each representing their respective wards:
– Thank God Ibiang Ofem – Ikpakapit Ward
– Ujong Uket One – Ijom Ward
– Jesam Omini Okon – Ijima Ward
– Livinus Ofem – Biko-Biko Ward
– Bassey Ifere Ofem – Idomi Ward
– Marcus Agbomi – Inyima/Ekpeti Ward
– Eko Inah Ujong – Abanankpai Ward
– Obuli Arikpo – Nkpolo Ukpawe Ward
– Ayeni Ubi Ofem – Nkpani Agoi Ward
– Bassey Williams Eyong – Assiga Ward
– Usang Eteng Onen – Ntan Ward
– Eno Inyamba Ekpo – Epenty Ward
– Philip Uket– Ajerre Ward
The inauguration marks a significant step in the state’s effort to engage and empower its youth, promising to give them a platform to contribute to local governance and community development. As the exercise rolls out to the remaining local governments, more youths will be brought into the fold, creating a strong network of young leaders across Cross River State.
