By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Special Assistant to Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State on Student Affairs, Comrade Joshua Nwafor, says that the achievements recorded in the state were as a result of the Governor’s Charter of Needs as enunciated in his manifesto.

He stated this in Abakaliki, the state capital, during this year’s International Students’ Day with the theme: “Nurturing Ebonyi Students welfare through the People’s Charter of Needs.”

He noted that Nwifuru’s leadership agenda was to develop the state and leave a legacy that would be emulated across the state.

Nwafor said: “The People’s Charter of Needs of our dear Governor’s leadership agenda is not merely a document; it is a pact that symbolizes the government’s dedication to addressing the diverse needs of our students and her citizens.

“It serves as blueprint for creating an educational ecosystem that nurtures academic excellence, personal development, and overall student and citizens’ welfare.”

He called on the students to actively engage with the provisions of the “People’s Charter of Needs” manifesto of the Governor by providing feedback and actively participating in the initiatives outlined therein.

He described students as leaders of today and tomorrow and implored them to take advantage of their diversities and make impact in the society.

“Our students are not just leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today, contributing to the rich tapestry of our society.

“Innovation and creativity thrive in environments where people from different cultures meet, exchange ideas and learn from each other,” the Governor’s aide said.

In the same vein, Special Assistant to Governor Francis Nwifuru on Internally-Generated Revenue, Martin Okwuegbu, also urged the undergraduates to allow their schools to pass through them in order for them to be useful to themselves, their parents and the society at large.

He opined that there was the need for the undergraduates to make impact after their studies.

Okwuegbu who also spoke during this year’s International Students Day, lamented the increase in social vices in the society and urged the students not to indulge in them.

“As we celebrate World Students Day, and in line with the vision of the Governor, we should be able to pass through the school, the school will pass through us to be useful to the society. We should not do things that will not make impact on the society after coming out from school. We should be a light to the world.

“From last dispensation to this current dispensation, there is something new as far as students unionism is concerned and this year’s edition is different because we are here to nurture Ebonyi Students through the People’s Charter of Needs.

“Students have always been the full beneficiaries of the policies and programmes of the present administration in the state,” he said.

The SA urged the students not to allow themselves to “be pressured by peer groups.”

“The issue of cultism, indecent dressing is now going on in different names. On the basis of content creation, people do all sorts of things just to attract fan base, that’s not the way to go.

“As we celebrate World Students Day and in line with the vision of the Governor,”, he added.

In his remarks, a popular Architect in the state, Asaga Nwali, urged the students to support the present administration to succeed.

Nwali noted that Governor Francis Nwifuru means well for the students and the education sector through his policies and programmes.