Chinedum Elekwachi
Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko has expressed concerns over rising “get rich quick” mentality among youths.
Onuko stated this while hosting newly elected President General of the Awka Development Union of Nigeria (ADUN), Chief Chinwuba Fredrick in his office.
He called for the establishment of trust funds and skill acquisition programmes to productively engage young people.
Congratulating the President General on his election, the ACTDA boss urged him to remain focused, emphasising that the development of Awka largely depends on the collective efforts of Ndi Awka.
He highlighted Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to transforming Awka into a modern city while assuring government’s continued expansion of infrastructure, including major and internal roads across the capital territory.
He charged the new ADUN executives to prioritise youth development, stressing that Awka is a metropolitan city accommodating people from all walks of life.
He further assured the ADUN leadership of ACTDA’s full support.
Earlier, the new PG said he was in the ACTDA office to discuss Awka development plans following assumption of office.
He assured his administration’s commitment to the growth and development of Awka and its environs, noting that the new executives comprises of professionals from diverse fields ready to deliver meaningful results.
Vice President (North) of ADUN, Mr. Nnamdi Obiorah, thanked the ACTDA Managing Director for the warm reception and prayed for continued success for Dr. Onuko and Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
The meeting was attended by members of the ADUN executive and ACTDA Management team.
