Lawmaker representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Kama Nkemkanma Kama has tasked Nigerian youths to dedicate themselves towards promoting their inborn talents as a way of creating wealth for themselves.
Kama gave the charge in Ubuntu, Ohaozara local government area during a talent hunt he hosted for his constituents.
Mr. Kama noted that such event reduces the temptation of engaging in societal vices and crimes.
The event, organised by the lawmaker, featured over 100 talents from the constituency that competed for the grand prizes of millions on offer.
Also, Kama staged his annual Christmas Charol musical concert for choirs in the constituency with 14 different choirs participating.
Winner of the concert, St. Peter’s Catholic Choir Ishiagu went home with the grand prize of N2.5m and a set Yamaha musical drums, Voice of St. Cecilia Choir Onicha took the second Position which attracted a prize of N1.5m and a set of Yamaha keyboard.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star Choir Ohaozara placed third and winning N1m for their effort while other participating choirs received consolation prizes of N100,000 each.
The Lawmaker who said that the programs was about appreciating God and keeping his vow for winning the election,commended the good people of the constituency for turning out in their numbers to praise and dance to the Lord in thanksgiving.
He noted that millions of Nigerian youths are endowed with talents that are wasting away hence the need to organise such events to discover and harness such talents.
He said the events will be concluded on January 4 with the Ohanivo Unity Carnival , the first of its kind in the area.
A Nollywood Actor, Producer and Director, Mr Andy Chukwu who was Chairman of the Talent Hunt and Judges Committee, commended the lawmaker for staging the events.
He noted that such events have the capacity to enhance both human capital and the nation’s economy and urged Nigerian politicians to unveil initiatives and programmes that will positively impact lives.
The member representing Onicha East state Constituency, Celestine Ogba commended the initiative which he noted will discourage youths from engaging in vices.
