The All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has reaffirmed his commitment to mentoring, empowering and supporting youths, describing investment in young people as essential to the growth and development of society.
A press statement signed and made available to The Jewel Times Times by his Spokesperson Ibrahim Sani Shawai said “According to Gwamna, his commitment to youth development is not merely a political promise but a cause he has consistently pursued through mentorship, guidance, support and the creation of opportunities for young people over the years”.
He said many of the youths he has mentored and supported over the years have excelled in their various fields of endeavour and are making significant contributions to society, adding that their achievements remained a source of pride to him and to Gombe State.
According to him, those who have moved outside Gombe are equally doing a great job as good ambassadors of the state, demonstrating that when young people are given the right support, guidance and opportunities, they can compete and succeed anywhere.
“I dedicate my struggle towards mentoring and building youths. Those I have built and mentored have excelled in their various fields of endeavour, doing a great service to our land. Those who are outside Gombe are also doing a great job as our ambassadors.”
Gwamna emphasised that any society genuinely interested in achieving sustainable development must deliberately invest in its younger generation, noting that empowering youths with knowledge, skills, opportunities and the right environment is an investment in the future.
The APC guber candidate commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for laying a solid foundation through various youth development and empowerment initiatives, assuring that his administration would consolidate on those achievements while introducing new programmes designed to expand opportunities and improve outcomes for young people.
He pledged that greater attention would be given to youth development through various interventions aimed at building capacity, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, creating opportunities and enabling young people to become self-reliant and productive members of society.
Dr. Gwamna further assured the youths of Gombe State of his determination to create an enabling environment where they can thrive, realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social transformation of the state.