By Lucky UtoÂ
The Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has distanced himself and the council from a purported youth registration exercise allegedly initiated by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Isoko North Chapter.
In a statement, the council described as false and misleading a social media publication calling on youths to register through an online portal for job and empowerment opportunities, skills data collation, and inclusion in decision-making.
The statement also condemned the use of the Chairman’s photograph in the publication, which suggested that he was actively involved in and fully supportive of the exercise.
The council clarified that the Chairman neither discussed nor approved any such registration programme, as he described the action as a misuse of leadership identity and an attempt to mislead the public for personal gain.
To avoid confusion, the council made the following clarifications that the Chairman and the entire local government council are not involved in or supportive of the said youth registration exercise.
Also, the Local Government Executive Committee (EXCO) does not recognize the alleged online portal and has called on security agencies to investigate anyone illegally collecting residents’ data.
And that data collection of citizens remains the responsibility of the Federal, State, and Local Governments through appropriate ministries and departments, not through youth groups or individuals.
Residents are therefore advised not to register with unverified online platforms to avoid falling victim to fraud or data theft.
While appreciating residents for their continued support, the Chairman reaffirmed his commitment to protecting lives and property and promoting development in Isoko North in line with the administration’s agenda under Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
