Independence: Police community relations committee urges Gombe youths to promote peace
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Gombe State chapter has appealed to Nigerian youths to promote peaceful coexistence and express their grievances within the bounds of the law.
Mr Garba Ubale, chairman of PCRC in the state, while speaking to journalists on Monday in Gombe said dialogue remained the best solution to addressing any concerns.
Ubale advised the youth against resorting to violence or destructive behaviour that could reverse the progress Gombe State and Nigeria had recorded since independence.
He stated that the Independence Day anniversary was a day to reflect on the journey so far as a state and country and celebrate what had been achieved.
According to him, youths are critical stakeholders in the development of the state, hence they must resist the temptation of being used as agents of destruction through violent protest.
He stated that they had engaged different youths groups across the state with a view to sensitising them on the need to guard the prevailing peace in the state.
Ubale said that the state government under the leadership of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and the security agencies had been working to ensure that the state remained safe and crime-free.
“The best the youths and we all can do is to support that effort.
“I want to thank all the youth organisations for saying they will not participate in any protest or join any group to engage in issues that will set the state backwards “ he said.
The pcrc chairman also urged government at all levels to continue to engage with the youth, strengthen good governance and provide an environment conducive for them to realise their dreams.
