Mbah Commends Youths for Marching against Insecurity, Supporting FG, Enugu’s War Against Crime, Terrorism- Says
Correctional Centres’ll lose relevance if youths shun crimeEmmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in EnuguGovernor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended youths in the state for embarking on solidarity march in support of
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah praised the state's youths for participating in a solidarity march against insecurity, in support of federal and state security measures aimed at combating terrorism and crime. The youths, including National Youth Service Corps members and undergraduate students, marched through popular streets in Enugu, condemning acts that foster insecurity and singing solidarity songs.
Governor Mbah noted that his administration recognized security as a key risk factor in the state's development plan, and he pledged to mobilize young people to join the fight against crime and violent extremism. He emphasized that reduced crime rates could lead to the eventual closure of correctional centers, freeing resources for job creation and poverty alleviation.
Mbah urged the youths to take their anti-criminality campaign statewide, stating that it would send a strong message that criminality is no longer fashionable among young people. The governor assured the youths that the Enugu government would support their efforts through non-kinetic interventions, such as job creation, education investment, and digital skills development.
Local leaders and NYSC members expressed gratitude for the state's improved safety, and pledged their commitment to the anti-terrorism campaign.
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