Orluzurumee Youth Assembly (OYA) the apex socio-cultural umbrella body of youths in the 12 local government areas of Orlu zone, on Sunday January 15, 2023 inaugurated a 5-man executive that will pilot the affairs of the socio-cultural organization for the next six months.
Those who were inaugurated at the ground breaking event which was held at Association National Secretatiat in Orlu include; Comrade Thaddeus Emejuru as National President, Comrade Onyinyechi Okorom,National Vice President, Comrade Obiezu Ifeanyi, Secretary Ukaigwe Anthony, Public Relations officer and Comrade Uche Nwosu as the Treasurer.
Speaking at the occasion the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly Galore Ozokwere who inaugurated members of the new executive advised them to be diligent and conscientious in the discharge of their duties bearing in mind that OYA is not a political group but rather, a socio-cultural organization that should focus on championing and protecting the interest of all Orlu indigenes irrespective of political affiliation.
He said, ‘’as you are being inaugurated today, I urge you to adhere strictly to the provisions of the constitution of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly. The body is not a political organization and should for no reason be politicized. It should rather be a rallying point for all sons and daughters of Orlu zone irrespective of political differences and affiliation’’.
He assured members of the new executive of the willingness of the BOT to assist them in what ever way they can with a view to sustaining the aims and aspirations of the group.
The BOT Secretary also urged the Comrade Emejuru Thaddeus led new exco to ‘’take a close look at the alarming rate of insecurity in Orlu and come up with programs and policies that will address the menance alongside the increasing unemployment, adding that it will be difficult to stem the tide of insecurity without taking cognizance of its relationship with joblessness and unemployment because, an idle mind they say, is the devil’s workshop’’.
The inauguration was witnessed by past leaders of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly and members of the Board of Trustees including the Chairman, Comrade Precious Nwadike, an erstwhile two term National President of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly.
Responding the newly inaugurated National President, Secretary and PRO, in their separate speeches promised to adhere strictly to the constitution of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly and also liase with relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure that the lost glory of the area is not only restored but sustained for the good of all.
The group condemned in its entirety the gruesome invasion of the house of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ideato North/Ideato South federal constituency, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere which resulted in the killing of some of innocent people.
Comrade Emejuru while commenting on the attack said, ‘’it is an abominable act that should be condemned in its entirety by all well meaning Imolites. We are first humans before politics. Hence nothing justifies or is worth the spilling of human blood. Bearing in mind that the cardinal responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property, we call on the state government and relevant security agencies to rise up to the challenge by ensuring that the perpetrators of the dastardly act, their sponsors and collaborators if any, are brought to book without delay’’.
Responding to a question, the PRO, Anthony Ukaigwe said, ‘’it is regrettable that Orlu that used to be a reference point in different aspects has become a theatre of blood, sorrow and tears. But that not withstanding, we will do our best to restore peace, normalcy and security of lives and property by working in synergy and liasing with relevant authorities. This will be our main focus for now because we can’t achieve much without security of lives and property. We all know that residents of most communities in Orlu have deserted their homes to seek refuge in other places as a result of insecurity. They need to return before we start talking of any other thing’’.
