Hon. Simon Mwadkwon, PhD, Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency Plateau State at the National Assembly has called on the Bache Youths to display true patriotism and concentrate on self development.

Dr. Simon Mwadkwon said youths possess multidimensional abilities, talents, capabilities and potentials which must be harnessed for national development. He said youths should not put their gifts and abilities to negative ventures and should not allow themselves to be used by greedy persons for their parochial interests.

He said the critical roles being played by the youths to national unity, peace, cohesion, progress, growth and development cannot be overemphasized.

He called on government and well meaning individuals to invest considerably well in the youth saying in so doing, a peaceful, safer, prosperous and secured future is guaranteed.

Dr. Mwadkwon admonished the youths to take their education seriously, discard indolence and make skill acquisition a priority.

He said the role and place of the youths in the socioeconomic development of the nation cannot be jettisoned.

He said despite the the harsh economic situation, the youth must remain patriotic, be agent of peace and optimistic of a better future.

The Federal Lawmaker made these known through Cmr. Friday Bako who represented him at the 2019 Miss Kiche and Bache Youth Movement Week.

The Lawmaker appreciated the Bache Youth Movement for finding him worthy to serve as Chairman of the occasion and commended them for putting up such rich initiative.

President of Bache Youth Movement (BYM), Cmr. Samuel Adupson thanked the Federal Legislator for honoring their invitation describing him as a detribalized, humble, youth-friendly and people-oriented Leader.

He thanked him for being supportive of the Bache Youths and prayed God to reward him immensely.

The event which was well attended by illustrious sons and daughters of Bache Nation also featured music performances and discussion cycle.

Dr. Simon Mwadkwon was presented with items produced by the youths during their skill acquisition training.

He also made cash donation to support the Youth.

Miss Ruth John Ibandi, a young Entrepreneur emerged Miss Kiche 2019 in the beauty pageant which was keenly contested by 3 Contestants.

The event held at Prestige Event Centre Jebbu-Bassa, Bassa LGA of Plateau State.

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Hon. Simon Mwadkwon, PhD Attends 2019 Miss Kiche, Admonishes Bache Youths on Patriotism