Awka North: Dunga Promises Youth Empowerment Through Sports
Chief Anthony Nchekwube, an aspirant for Awka North Local Government Council Chairmanship has promised to empower youths in the area through skills and sports.
Nchekwube, Convener of APGA Apostles Forum said this while speaking on his manifesto entitled “Building A Functional, Secure, Productive and Inclusive Awka North LGA” if he emerges Chairman.
Dunga as he is popularly called said the fifth point in his agenda was youth, sports development and women inclusive leadership.
He said he would create a strong youth engagement and empowerment programme as well as introduce community liaison officers in all wards.
“Under my leadership , we shall have an annual Local Government Area Football League and support Community Sports Development Initiatives year round.
“We will also work with local clubs and academies to scout for young talents and also organise seasonal talent shows and social events for youths,” he said.
Nchekwube said his leadership would reserve 30 percent of political appointments and local council committee seats for women.
He promised to strengthen women cooperatives, with focus on widows and women farmers.
He said he would introduce leadership and civic training for women in all 14 wards in the area.
He called on members of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the people of Awka North to support his aspiration and partner with him for a greater Awka North.
