Remain good ambassadors of society, Okang admonishes youths

By: Kingsley Agim

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Comrade Asu Okang, has admonished Nigerian students/youths to go on to live lives of unimpeachable rectitude and integrity as ambassadors of society.

Comrade Okang gave the admonition when he received in audience Executives and Stakeholders of the University of Calabar Chapter of the National Association of History and International Studies Students  (NAHISS) in the Conference Hall of the Ministry in Calabar recently.

Comrade Okang told the student body that as young people, to be good ambassadors, they must shun cultism, examination malpractice and other vices that debase the moral fabric of society.

The Commissioner cautioned the students that "in as much as you keep the fire of unionism burning, I implore you to take your academic work even more seriously," adding that: "When you eventually leave the University, the labour market would not ask you how many 'gbosas' you chanted as an undergraduate, but rather your grade and what you can offer."

He further noted that granting audience to these young people, even when it was out of schedule, will serve as a morale booster for the students to remain on track in their quest for knowledge, as well as their future endeavours.

Comrade Okang, who himself is a worthy alumnus of the Department of History and International Studies, University of Calabar, pledged to remain a veritable part of the Union and Department; while asking to be kept abreast on developments, so as to "give the needed support."

In his remarks, the Association's President, Comrade Samuel Eyoma, said the visit was to congratulate the their Senior Comrade and worthy Alumnus on his new appointment as the Commissioner for Information and Orientation.

Comrade Eyoma, who described the Information and Orientation Boss as "a source of pride and inspiration to the Students of History and International Studies and youths in general," noted that Comrade Okang's antecedents and contributions to 'unionism', History Department and the entire Faculty of Arts, still speak eloquently and made him a revered reference point even after 16 years of leaving the University.

The HAHISS Leader said the visit, which accorded them opportunity to also tap from the Commissioner's vast wealth of experience and wisdom, has left positive impact on their academic journey and future endeavours.

The event climaxed with chanting of solidarity songs and group photograph of the Commissioner and his management team with Executives and Stakeholders of University of Calabar Chapter of National Association of History and International Studies Students.