EKSG SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH MEDIA HOUSES TO RESTORE ETHICAL VALUES AND FOSTER SELF-RELIANCE AMONG YOUTHS

Ekiti State Government has stressed its readiness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to restore Ethical Values and Promote Self-Reliance among Ekiti Youths.

The Director-General of the Ekiti State  Bureau Civic Orientation and Citizenship (BCOC) ,  Mrs. Olawumi Famuyiwa stated this during an advocacy visit to the General Manager of Progress FM in Ado- Ekiti. 

The DG, said that the aim of the visit was to seek collaboration in orientating the people  of the State on their cultural heritage, civic responsibilities and the importance of attitudinal change.

Mrs. Famuyiwa noted that Ekiti people are known for their uprightness, decency, truthfulness, and diligence.

“The people of Ekiti have long held a reputation for being exemplary citizens. However, in recent times, there has been a noticeable decline in ethical values and an increasing trend of youth engaging in begging for money, which is giving concerns  to the State government", she stated 

The Director-General who emphasized the need to restore and preserve the cultural heritage, ethical values, and civic responsibility that Ekiti people have been known for, stressed the importance of instilling a sense of pride and responsibility in the youth, encouraging them to be self-reliant rather than resorting to begging for financial assistance.

"The youth are the future of our State, and it is crucial that we guide them towards a path of self-reliance and ethical behavior," Mrs. Famuyiwa stated. "By collaborating with Progress FM, we can reach a wider audience and effectively communicate the importance of our cultural heritage, civic responsibility, and attitudinal change."

She said with the collaboration with the Progress FM, revealed plans to organize workshops, seminars, and public campaigns aimed at engaging the youth, parents, and community leaders. These initiatives will focus on imparting knowledge, skills, and values that will empower the youth to become self-reliant and contribute positively to society.

In her remarks The General Manager of Progress FM, Dr. Bola Adeniyi-Agbaje while appreciating the efforts of the Director-General and her team, expressed her  station's commitment to supporting the initiative.

 She acknowledged the importance of the media in shaping public opinion and behavior, stating that Progress FM would dedicate airtime and resources to promote the values and principles being advocated.