The Deputy Governor of Rivers State Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has called on members of the Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) to maintain their consistency in following the tenets and precepts of God.
Dr. Banigo made this call during the 2018 Annual Bible Study Conference, organized by the Anglican Youth Fellowship (Nigeria), Niger Delta Diocesan Council at St John’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt on Sunday, 16th July 2018.
Represented by her Senior Special Assistant, Administration, Barr. Gilbert Nria, Dr. Banigo said because of the perilous times we are in today it is a challenge for youths to be on the part of righteousness, especially in a world besieged by violence, cultism and other social vices and expressed delight that members of the AYF were on the right track.
The Deputy Governor said the State Chief Executive Nyesom Ezenwo Wike approved the setting aside of two hundred million naira (N200M) monthly interest free loan to traders and young entrepreneurs in the State as part of deliberate efforts to empower the youths.
“I urge members of the AYF to take advantage of this golden opportunity to improve their financial fortune and better their future by engaging in meaningful ventures.” Dr. Banigo stressed.
Dr. Banigo who described the theme for the conference“Power for Exploit”, drawn from Acts 1:8 as apt said youths in the Lord must do exploits in order to bring the youths who are in the world to appreciate God and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
In his Sermon Rev. Cannon John Ubulom who expressed the need for youths to be supported to do exploit called on them to be ready to positively impact on the society.
The Deputy Governor was latter conferred with an honour as the First Female Deputy Governor of Rivers State.
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