By Michael Ovat
Special Adviser to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Youth Reformation/Empowerment, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has taken the campaign of his mandate to youths in the Awka Medium Security Custodial Centre, where he encouraged inmates, particularly the youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work, integrity, patience, and lawful means of livelihood.
Addressing the inmates, Omenugha observed that the quest for quick wealth has become one of the major factors driving many young people into criminal activities, causing them to spend their productive years behind bars.
He urged the inmates to embrace hard work, discipline, integrity and patience, stressing that genuine success comes through honest labour and perseverance.
He encouraged them to see their period of incarceration as an opportunity for reflection, reformation and personal development, assuring them that they can still rebuild their lives and become responsible members of society.
In his welcome remarks, the officer in charge, DCC Innocent Amaechi, expressed appreciation to the Special Adviser for finding time to visit the Centre.
He thanked the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for his unwavering commitment to youth development and empowerment across the State and appealed for continued collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
He particularly appealed for assistance in equipping the Centre’s vocational workshops and extending the State Government’s youth empowerment initiatives to deserving inmates who are preparing for life after custody.
Omenugha and his entourage were received by the Officer in Charge, Awka Medium Security Custodial Centre, DCC Innocent Amaechi, in the company of the Command Public Relations Officer, CSC Francis Ekezie, Esq.
Also present during the visit was the Command Legal Officer, DCC C. K. Abiakam, Esq.
