The Leader Abia State Youth Development Cluster cum the Executive Director, Youth Emancipation and Rehabilitation Foundation, Jennifer Agbonma Ukaobasi Esq, has charged the Ministry of Youth Development Abia State to Mainstream GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion ) in the drafting and implementation of the State Youth Policy with particular emphasis on people living with disabilities.
Barrister Ukaobasi said this during the team’s visit to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Youth Development Abia State, in furtherance of the postponed Technical Working Committee meeting on the review of Abia State Youth Policy.
Responding, the Director In charge of Persons with disabilities, Mrs. Mercy Okezie granted the prayers of the team.
She added that the Youth Ministry generally and her department are willing to work with YERF to bring succor to the teeming youth population of Abia State.