Stakeholders in education sector in Nasarawa state Wednesday called on the youth in the state to embrace education in the interest of peace and development of the state and country.
They made the call during the All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting at Wakama ward, Akun Development Area of the state.
They urged parents to give adequate attention to the education of their children as education is the bedrock of every society.
A former administrator, Akun Development Area of the state and Special Assistant to ex-Gov Tanko Al-Makura, Mr Monday Nanza, said that youths must embrace education for peace and development to thrive in the country.
Nanza called on the people of the area and Nigerians to live in peace with one another.
“I want to use this medium to call on our people, the people of the state, to support President Muhammadu Buhari, state governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule and other leaders to succeed.
“We must support the government in order to enjoy more dividends of democracy,’’ he said.
Mr Charles Shari, an APC chieftain in the area, commended the stakeholders of the party for their commitment towards the success of the party in the area and the state at large.
An APC chieftain in the area, Mr Christopher Ombugadu, also called for unity and peace among members of the party in the area for the progress of the party and the state in general.
Earlier, the councillor representing Wakama ward in Nasarawa Eggon local government area, Mr Peter Angbashim, said the meeting was to enlighten the members of the party on the activities of the government.
Angbashim assured the people of his readiness to initiate people-oriented projects for the benefit of the people of the ward.
