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By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has commended the leadership and Members of the Boys Brigade in the state for their continued support and show of understanding of Government policies and programmes.
Abubakar Njodi made the commendation when he hosted the leadership of Gombe West Battalion Council of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria in his office reflecting with nostalgia the ugly incident that occured in 2018 where some Members of the Boys Brigade lost their lives.
The SSG said that as a religious Organisation committed to the good of Young People, Government will always work towards ensuring that their activities received the necessary support.
Commenting on the Proposed Projects, Professor Njodi advised them to key into platforms already created by government such as the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) skills acquisition Programme and that of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to empower their Members.
He also enjoined them to liaise with the Ministry of Education in their quest to establish a Comprehensive Secondary School for guidance and support to their Permanent Secretariat Complex Project.
The SSG Further counselled them to remain Steadfast to the objectives of the organisation as well as support to the Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led Administration in the State.
Earlier, the Leader of the delegation and Chairman of Gombe West Battalion Council of the Boys Brigade, Mr. Emmanuel Eston Kundi said that they were at the SSG’s Office to register appreciation for accepting to be a special guest of honour at an event put together by the Command in October this year.
He also disclosed that, the Boys Brigade of Nigeria in an international non- denominational Christian Organisation committed to the phycological and spiritual development of the Youth with the aim of marking responsible Citizens.
Mr. Kundi however sought for government support to the Proposed Projects of the Command among which are the establishment of Comprehensive Secondary School, Skills acquisition Centre and Permanent Secretariat Complex for the benefit of Members.
