As the North-East flank of the nation continues to face security problems as a result of the activities of insurgents , Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro has urged members of Oduduwa Youths Development Initiative Forum to support the on- going government efforts at bringing lasting solution to the security challenges in that part of the country through sensitisation and enlightenment programmes.
The Minister who gave this advice, weekend , when members of OYDI bestowed on him an award of Excellence, Oduduwa Leadership Award , also tasked members of OYDI to make conscious contribution towards nation building , unity , oneness and tranquility of the country by counseling Nigerian youths to do away with violence and other negative tendencies that are inimical to the growth and development of Nigeria as a country as the nation approaches another election year in 2015.
While commending the group for making cognisant efforts towards the promotion of peace and oneness of the nation, Comrade Moro reminded members of ODYI as future leaders they need to be imbued with qualitative leadership attributes for the transformation of the country , just as he urged them to support the economic , social , educational , infrastructural and human capacity development policies of the transformational agenda of President Jonathan geared towards moving the Nigeria forward , w2hich is also aimed at meeting global growth and development of the country .
He also lauded the group for the award , adding that the award will further encourage him to offer more selfless service to the nation in particular and humanity in general Earlier, the National Chairman of Oduduwa Youths Development Initiative , Pastor Timothy Ademola eulogised the nationalistic posture , non –tribalistic nature , selflessness and the bridge –building nature of Comrade Abba Moro , stressing that these attributes among others informed the choice of the unique award to the Minister
