A Socio-political group, Youth Earnestly Support Soludo (YESS), has commenced the distribution of bags of rice to Anambra youths across the 21 local government area of the State for this year Christmas and New year celebration.
The convener of the group, who is also the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr. Obinna Nelson Omenugha, flagged off the distribution alongside other top executive members of the group at the International Conversation Center Awka on Sunday.
The distribution commenced shortly after the group concluded it 5th edition of this year’s 2024 Carol of Nine lessons, held at the same venue.
Speaking to Journalists at the event, Dr. Omenugha who thanked Governor Soludo for practicing the APGA mantra of being a “brothers’ keeper,” revealed that the palliative will be distributed to deserving group members who are fully committed to governor Soludo’s vision of making Anambra a livable and prosperous state in Nigeria.
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According to him, the group comprises youths who are very passionate about Governor Chukwuma Soludo as well as who believe in his person and are honestly praying for his continue success to take Anambra State to the next level.
Speaking on the expectation of the group in the 2025, Omenugha noted that the group is fully prepared to ensure 21/21 victory for governor Soludo’s second term bid in November 8th, 2025 governorship election in the state.
Speaking about the carol of Nine lessons organized by the group, Omenugha said that YESS Carol, an annual ritual initiated in 2019 is one of the activities put forward to end the year stronger and in a high spirit.
He described 2024 as a very challenging year to Nigerians adding that the YESS movement designed the program to enable the members who are mostly youths to feel the breeze of Yelutide season.
“We put forward this carol as a means of bringing the leadership of this YESS in different wards of different local governments and zones in the state together so that we appreciate them for staying strong to achieve the ambition of the group.
“We are also very passionate about rewarding and showing gratitude to all those persons that have been investing, committing their resources, time, and talents to YESS.
“What we are doing in YESS is to join hands together to ensure that our mission is progressing and this is an opportunity to appreciate them, Omenugha noted.
Also speaking at the event, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Dr Mazi Ejimofor Opara, noted that the occasion was a unification factor as it brought Anambra youths together to sing soulful songs to God Almighty.
The event also witnessed the presence of the member representing Idemili South State Constituency at the Anambra House of Assembly, Hon Ebuka Igwe, Vice Chairman of Onitsha South Council Area, Hon. Onyebuchi Obi Charles, YESS Golden Ladies, among many other youths.
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