BY OJUKWU NACHOR
A philanthropist, Dr. Eruogu Igwe has called on students of Ebonyi state University (EBSU) to distance themselves from any existing agitation groups in the state and beyond.
Dr. Igwe made this call yesterday when the leadership of the Ebonyi State University students Union goverment, led by it's President Comrade Agbom Benjamin presented him a award of excellent in Abakiliki.
He noted that the recent rising cases of insecurities, cult activities ravaging schools in the south east, including Ebonyi state can only be check if youth engage themselves in positive things than crime.
"And on this note, i wish to advise you as the future hope of the nation and our young dear state Ebonyi, to shun be a member of any the various agitation groups in the state and in the nation at large.
"As a student of Ebonyi state University, you would only learn and graduate when there is absolute peace in the state and in Nigeria", he explained.
Igwe, who also serves as neurologist in Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakiliki, advised political office holders including stakeholders in the state to assist the government in addressing the issue of unemployment facing the Nigerian youths today.
He maintained that if not check, would pose great danger towards arresting youth restiveness.
"So the political office holders including stakeholders in the state should join force with the government in addressing the high rate of unemployment facing Nigerian youths," he noted.
Presenting the award on behalf of the EBSU students, the Special Assistant to Ebonyi State Governor on student affairs, Hon Gideon Ifeanyi thanked the recipient for his numerous contributions towards Ebonyi students and his humanitarian services.
