adminPaul Pindani in CHINHOYI
Youths in Chinhoyi believe the anti-drug initiative by the Economic Empowerment Group will be a game-changer in the Mashonaland West capital.
Scores of youth, including the students from the Chinhoyi University of Technology, attended a well-anti-drug and alcohol awareness campaign at the weekend.
The EEF said it was their first stop, in what will be a nationwide tour, to help the country’s youths fight the drugs and alcohol menace.
And, the youths in Chinhoyi, believe a new chapter has been opened and this collective fight against drugs and alcohol abuse will yield dividends.
Gerald Mutendi, an 18-year-old youth from Chikonohono, spoke on behalf of his colleagues when he told H-Metro he was impressed by EEG’s campaign against drugs and substance abuse.
“I am really impressed to see the group fighting in the youths’ corner,” said Mutendi.
“In politics, they say the youths are the vanguard of any party and, in economic empowerment, the youths are the future of the nation.
“I want to urge my fellow youths to shun drug and alcohol abuse and concentrate on their academic studies.”
EEG founding president, Mike Chimombe, said the surge in drug and alcohol abuse by young people has become a menace to society.
Chimombe made this remarks during the EEG’s Anti-Drug and Alcohol abuse awareness campaign at Chinhoyi Caves.
Similar sentiments were echoed by EED National Secretary-General, Tapiwa Chikondowa, who urged the youths to shun drug and alcohol abuse.
“Our nation is endowed with endless natural resources and you need to be part and parcel of this empowerment programme being brought by EEG.
“No one must be left behind,” said Chikondowa.
Online Reporter