08/08/2026
๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ค๐ง๐ค (๐๐๐) ๐ฟ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ & ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ค ๐ผ ๐๐ช๐๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ช๐ก ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ช๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ
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We sincerely appreciate every young man and woman, youth leader, parent, elders, District leaders, panelist, guest, volunteers, and everyone who took the time to attend and contribute to this impactful programme, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐พ๐ผ๐๐ & ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, on Saturday, 8th August, 2026, at the District centre, Azikoro village, Bayelsa State. Your presence, participation, openness, questions, wisdom, and willingness to have honest conversations made the programme truly special.
With the theme, โ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ: ๐๐๐๐ก ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ & ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ก๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ,โ came alive as our youth panels courageously addressed some of the real issues affecting young people today.
โข Drug Abuse & Substance Misuse ๐
We were reminded that substance misuse can negatively affect our health, relationships, education, future, and spiritual well-being. The discussion emphasized the importance of making wise choices, resisting negative influences, seeking help when necessary, and supporting friends who may be struggling rather than judging them.
โข The Impact of Social Media on Youth ๐ฑ
Social media can be a powerful tool for learning, communication, creativity, and positive influence, but it must be used responsibly. The conversation encouraged us to think before we post, protect our privacy, avoid unhealthy comparisons, manage our screen time, and use our online presence to uplift rather than harm others.
โข Cultism & Peer Pressure โ๐พ
The panel highlighted the importance of choosing friends wisely and having the courage to say NO to harmful pressure. True friendship should encourage us to become betterโnot push us toward decisions that can destroy our future. We were reminded that our identity and worth should not be determined by the crowd.
โข Po*******hy & Its Effects on Youths ๐
This sensitive but important conversation encouraged young people to understand the harmful effects that po*******hy can have on thoughts, relationships, expectations, self-control, and personal values. The discussion emphasized making healthy choices, avoiding harmful content, seeking trusted support, and building relationships based on genuine respect and dignity.
โข Healthy Relationships & Dating โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
The discussion reminded us that healthy relationships are built on respect, honesty, communication, trust, appropriate boundaries, responsibility, and genuine care for one another. Young people were encouraged to develop themselves, understand their values, make wise decisions, and treat others with dignity.
The conversation didn't end with the panels. One of the most beautiful parts of the programme was the opportunity for questions from the audience. The questions showed that our youths are thinking deeply about these issues and are willing to seek understanding rather than simply follow what society says.
We also deeply appreciate the constructive contributions, counsel, and wisdom shared by the elders and District leaders who were present. Their perspectives helped to bridge the gap between the experiences of the younger generation and the wisdom of those who have walked the path before them.
Their guidance reminded us that young people do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. There are parents, leaders, mentors, elders, friends, and a community willing to listen, guide, support, and encourage them.
To our amazing youth panelists, thank you for your courage, honesty, preparation, and willingness to speak about real issues. Everyone who asked a question, shared an opinion, offered counsel, supported the programme, or simply showed up'THANK YOU!
Your presence mattered!
Your voices mattered!!
Your contributions mattered!!!
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ยฉ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ค๐ง๐ค (๐๐๐) ๐ฟ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ
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