Rivers Deputy Gov. task NGOs on development
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Development
By Azubuike Okeh
Port Harcourt, Jan. 18, 2017 (NAN) The Deputy Governor of Rivers, Dr Ipalibo Banigo, has charged Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the state to be more focused towards undertaking development programmes.
Banigo gave the task when members of the Youth Coalition for Good Governance visited her in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday.
She said that the Nyesom Wike-led government was ready to accept contributions from patriotic organisations in the society.
“As a government, we are ready to collaborate with organisations that are focused and development-oriented in the interest of the society,’’ she said.
Represented by Mr Emmanuel Ibama, her Senior Special Assistant on Security, Banigo also said that the government was committed towards promoting the welfare of Rivers youth and women.
According to her, the state government’s amnesty programme for repentant cultists and the micro credit scheme for youths are part of such efforts initiated by the government.
The deputy governor called on youths in the state to shun violence and harness their God-given potential in order to be meaningful to the society.
Nesides, she called on NGOs in the state to oblige the state government their contributions to ensure effective delivery of democracy dividends.
Speaking earlier, State Chairman of the group, Mr Emmanuel Hart, said the body was focused on promoting constructive engagement with stakeholders for good governance and gender equality.
He commended the state government for all people-oriented programmes so far undertaken, saying “we urge you to include more youths in your programmes’’. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola