Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has described education as the future that should not be toyed with.
Governor Soludo was speaking during the 27 years celebration of the existence of Holy Child Catholic Church, Isuofia under the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulọbịa, Aguata Council Area where he reiterated that education is life and the future and today of every human being.
Soludo said that the one youth two skills initiative was started to educate the young people on relevant skills , with the main agenda being to bring smile to those who have been virtually forgotten.
Cautioning the students against joining the few who are destroying the society, he tasked them on being good citizens, reminding them that their future is in their hands.
During the homily, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke stated that during the recent Catholic Bishops’ Conference, they brainstormed about citizens’ participation in good governance and admonished citizens to listen to the call for them to take up their responsibility.
Speaking on the political angle, the Cardinal said that this is a critical period that such participation is at the core of the realization of the common good.
The Cardinal further revealed that people are crying as a result of the economic situation in the country, adding that they must not fail to look for and elect leaders that will help reverse the situation for a better nation. He also asked them to reject evil, whether greater or lesser.
He cautioned the people to use their votes wisely.
A special ceremony of presentation of souvenirs to the Governor and planting of the silver jubilee tree were parts of the highlight at the mass celebration.
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