A group known as Rivers All Stars for Sim (RASS) has appealed to youths of Rivers State to desist from activities dangerous to their lives, especially in consolidation for the incoming youth inclusive government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Siminalaye Fubara.
RASS, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has officially launched the Youth Against Electoral Violence Project, which would cut across the 23 local government areas of the state.
Convener and Director-General of the body, Muma Gee, an Afrocentric musician, while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt, yesterday, on the project, advised youths in the state to channel their energy to building a better life and and society.
Gee disclosed that the group comprises of super stars, celebrities and professionals of the creative industry in Rivers State and in the diaspora, adding that RASS has resorted to harnessing talents across the state.
She stressed on the need to reorientate and reconscientise the minds of the Nigerian youths to shun all forms of electoral violence in the state and country, in the forthcoming election.
The convener also appealed to the media for partnership to disseminate information to every nook and cranny of the society to sensitize the youths on the dangers of engaging in electoral violence.
Gee declared: “I urge the youths of Rivers State to desist from all forms of social vices, drug abuse and substance consumption that may deteriorate their mental health. Rather, they should channel their energy to build a better life and future.
“The Rivers All Stars for Sim has resorted to simultaneously harness talents across the state during the orientation and reorientation process in a bid to encourage the youths through creativity to improve lives as a way of empowerment, by keeping the youths busy and hopeful.”
She disclosed further that the group would stage a million man match for Sim, and commended the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, for his support and commitment towards the realisation of the consolidation of Sim Fubara youths-inclusive incoming government in the state.