***Urges development of visions for better tomorrow
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
Kogi State Head of Civil Service (HOS), Mr Elijah Evinemi has cautioned youths against “Quick Money Syndrome” urging them to develop and vigorously pursue visions that guarantee brighter future for them.
Evinemi gave the caution on Thursday at Ihima Civic Centre, Ohueta in Okehi Local Government Area of the state during an engagement with youths from the area.
The Head of Service said that quick money syndrome had pervaded the society today and permeated the psyche of the youths to the extent that it had assumed a disastrous dimension.
Evinemi urged them to always aim high but cautioned that meaningful achievements could only be attained when self development in the area of education are given due consideration.
“Without vision, one can easily miss the road. As youth you must plan what you want to achieve in life and pursue it vigorously even in the face of challenges.
“As long as you were not born with a golden spoon, you must be up and doing. I joined Civil Service with Secondary School Certificate, but today God Almighty has taken me to the pinnacle of my job because I was able to develop myself through education.
“With commitment and fervent prayers to God, I am assuring that you can achieve your heart desire because God did not send any body to this world to come and suffer, but if you refused to have vision, you are bound to suffer.
“Self development is very vital in the life of every human being. You may not have the opportunity for someone to advise or encourage you, but you must encourage yourselves so that you can have a better future.
“As youth prioritize going to school, read courses that can easily give you lucrative jobs so that when job opportunities come you can benefit”, he advised.
Evinemi further advised the youths to accord respect to elders and leaders in their areas, the Head of Service charged them to desist from any behaviour that can impede the existing peace in Ihima community.
“His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is working tirelessly with President Bola Tinubu for the revitalization of Ajaokuta Steel company”, he said.
Earlier in his remarks, President Ihima Welfare Association (IWA), Mallam Bello Omuya Abubakar described the Head of Service as a leader who has the interest of people especially the youth, at heart.
Abubakar advised the youth not to allow themselves to be used as agents of destruction, assuring them that the current administration of Governor Usman Ododo has a lot of plans for the youth.
Also in his remarks, one of the community elders, Mallam Ibrahim Ondeku commended the Head of Service for the youth engagement, describing the effort as first in the history of Ihima community.
He, however solicited the support of the Head of Service in the area of youth and women empowerment. (Ends)