A socio-political organization, known as the Mezie Edda Grassroots Movement for Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, FON has urged Edda Students studying in higher institutions to shun all forms of crimes and criminal activities, including cultism, examination malpractice and other social vices.
The group through its Organizing Secretary, Orji Okoro Patrick gave the admonition while hosting the President and other Executive members of the Federation of Edda Students, FEDAS, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana at Owutu Edda, Edda LGA of Ebonyi State.
He urged the students to be good ambassadors and of good behaviour and to also abstain from anything that could jeopardise or mar their glorious future
He thanked the Executives of FEDAS for the visit and further advised the students to work hard and face their studies.
He explained that the MEZIA Edda Grassroots Movement is a socio-political organization in Edda that is committed to excellence, good governance, integrity, peace and cohesion and Youth capacity building in the Edda clan.
While commending the FEDAS leadership, he promised to partner with them on ways to make Edda better in line with the developmental agenda of Hon Chima Ekumankama Mezie Edda.
He said the chairman's commitment to the welfare of his people and his ability to align with the progressive vision of Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru is exemplary.
He said his administration has shown a remarkable level of commitment towards transforming Edda LGA and improving the lives of its people.
"The ongoing construction of Edda's modern market Eke Nte Ite is a clear testament to his passion for transforming the local government area and creating an environment that supports effective governance,
"Apart from the sustainable peace, unity, and security enjoyed by the people of Edda now the administration of Prince Chima Ekumankama, has engaged in providing free medical care for his people, scholarships, construction of roads and established Edda mass transit for ease of transportation, among others.
"The administration had not only met but exceeded expectations and campaign promises. We are proud of the strides. This administration has shown a remarkable level of commitment towards transforming Edda LGA and improving the lives of its people."
"I urge you to continue to support and rally behind the Chairman of Edda LGA, Hon Chima Ekumankama to ensure the successful realization of its goals," he said.
Also speaking the Secretary of the group, Comrade Sunday Okpani urged the Students to study hard and always shun anything that can mar their future and image of Edda. He thanked them for the visit and promised them that the group would partner with them.
Earlier the President of FEDAS, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Comrade Agha Bright Uka thanked the group for the warm reception and fatherly advice given to the students.
He commended the Mezie Edda Grassroots Movement for the wonderful job they are doing in promoting the good governance of Hon Chima Ekumankama in Edda.
The President who expressed his willingness to partner with the group commended the various developmental strides of Hon Chima Ekumankama in Edda
"We came to see the Mezie Edda Grassroots Movement to familiarise with them and get to know them more and as well to thank them for the good things they've been doing to promote the legacy projects of Hon Chima Ekumankama in Edda. We have seen different projects and works going on in our different communities embarked on by the council chairman."
