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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
The Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has condemned the growing involvement of youths in internet fraud, drug abuse, and other illegal activities in their desperate bid to get rich quickly.
Speaking at the South East Youth Assembly Summit held at the Enugu State Assembly complex, Igwe Asadu described the craze for fast wealth as dangerous and self-destructive, urging youths to return to the path of hard work, integrity, and patience.
The monarch, who addressed participants at the event themed “Governance: A corporate responsibility of government and citizens”, warned that there are dire consequences for embracing crime and unethical shortcuts to success.
“There is no quick and easy money. There are consequences. Stop engaging in social vices, drug abuse, Yahoo Yahoo. These are things we condemn, and thank God our governor is doing enough to tackle them,” he said.
He encouraged young people to believe in their potential and participate in governance and community development. According to him, the future holds opportunities for youths to become leaders at all levels if they stay focused and disciplined.
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Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, who also spoke at the event, said the summit’s theme aligns with Enugu’s vision of shared governance where citizens are active participants and not passive observers.
“Power is not held solely by those elected. It is shared with the people. While government leads with policy and infrastructure, citizens must engage, participate, and hold it accountable,” he said.
On his part, Speaker of the Enugu State chapter of the Nigerian Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Fidelis Ugwu, said the forum was part of the group’s corporate social responsibility to bridge the gap between government and the people.
He lamented the harsh conditions pushing many youths into crime, citing unemployment as a major driver.
“Some youths don’t indulge in crime because they love it, but because of the environment they find themselves in. Survival instinct kicks in. But even at that, there are still legal ways to survive,” he said.
Ugwu also called on the state government to intensify efforts to address insecurity in Uzo-Uwani and Isi-Uzo local government areas, describing it as a national emergency that requires urgent action.
