The Honourable Commissioner for Business, Trade and Investment, Hon. Omoh Anabor, has called for sustained peace, unity, and development in Ogbona community as he received the Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF), Etsako Central LGA, on a courtesy visit.
The Commissioner stressed that peace remains the foundation for meaningful progress, urging the youths to champion dialogue, harmony, and cooperation at all levels.
He said that, it is important for them to return home with the message that “without peace, there cannot be development,” and encouraged them to resolve internal issues amicably in the interest of growth.
Hon. Anabor commended the group for their peaceful disposition “even in the face of provocation,” appreciating their commitment and support during the last elections.
He further emphasized the centrality of the government’s SHINE agenda, describing it as a transformative blueprint aimed at positively impacting every citizen.
According to him, the administration needs smart, proactive, and ready-to-work individuals to actualize its vision. He described Ogbona as “a new Jerusalem,” noting that the community has great potential for development. Hon. Anabor added that all hands must be on deck to not only strengthen the Ogbona Youth Forum but also to advance the development goals of the Ogbona Imhakhena Development Union (Federated), which he described as the collective umbrella for the community’s growth and unity.
The Commissioner assured the youths that his office remains wide open for ideas, advice, and constructive collaboration, adding that he values the collective wisdom of the people.
Earlier, the President of the Ogbona Youth Forum, Solomon Osigbemhe, praised the Governor’s choice of Hon. Anabor, describing him as a young yet exceptionally wise leader with much to offer the state.
He called the Commissioner “a man of many parts”—a serving Commissioner, a youthful member of OYF, and soon to be recognized as a member of OIDU.
He prayed for God’s guidance, wisdom, and a successful tenure for Hon. Anabor, adding, “He will ensure our names are written in gold.”
The OYF Benin Branch entourage included:
Solomon Osigbemhe — President
Michael Akhigbe — Vice President
Jude Ekhasemhomhe — Secretary General
Julius A. Itsisor — PRO
Oscar Alabi
Joe Imhonopi
Dorcas Akaba
Victoria Ayalomhe
Everest Asekomhe
Denis Ayemhoba
Engr. Donald Itsuokor
Mr. Johnson Aniakhu — Patron
