The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has formally introduced the 12 Articles of Faith within the Anambra Project.
This framework comprises a series of fundamental shared values designed to promote peace, unity, and development throughout the state.
The twelve core values identified for the Anambra community include: reverence for God, patriotism, self-reliance, discipline, the sanctity of life, truthfulness, liberty, justice, community engagement, respect for the dignity of labor, as well as religious and ethnic tolerance, and love. These values serve as a guiding principle for cultivating a collective vision aimed at advancing progress within the state.
Unveiling the initiative during an award ceremony organised by the Anambra State Town Unions Council (ASTUC) youth wing in Awka, Dr Ibezim called for active participation in building a prosperous state.
He charged young people to serve as ambassadors of good governance and community development, noting that many people look up to them as agents of positive change.
According to the Deputy Governor, youths should imbibe the spirit of dedication, hard work, excellence, and humanitarian service to leave lasting impacts and advance the collective progress of the state.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the occasion and pioneer role model of Awka community, Dr Victor Agumadu, challenged young people to become positive role models by embracing integrity, good character and selfless service to humanity.
He commended the award recipients for their patriotism and commitment to community development, urging them to remain steadfast in serving society.
Also contributing, the lawmaker representing Awka North/South Federal Constituency, Professor Oby Orogbu, encouraged youths across the local governments to uphold values of integrity, accountability, and positive influence.
A recipient of the leadership and community service award, the Mayor of Awka South Local Government Area, Hon Prince Chinedu Okafor, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to programmes that promote youth empowerment and sustainable community development.
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Earlier, in an address, ASTUC President General, Comrade Ken Okoli, appealed to Anambra youth leaders to seek and uphold what defines the state as “the light of the nation.”
He explained that the Articles of Faith in the Anambra Project were published in a book titled “I BELIEVE IN ANAMBRA” as a template for governance, value system and orientation in Anambra State.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, Dr Ugochukwu Morah and Uchenna Moses Nwoye expressed gratitude to ASTUC youths for the recognition, while urging them to shun violence and embrace positive values and vocational education.
