Young Christian Workers have been urged to see themselves as the change agent to make Nigeria a better place.
Speakers at the first ever Workers Day celebration by the Abuja Archdiocesan Young Christian Workers, harped on the need for youths to become innovative so as to change the narrative for Nigerian youths and the voiceless amongst them.
A senior Civil servant, Chief Ifeanyi Agoha, in a keynote speech urged the youths to put to work what the church preaches, be advocates of the good tidings and bearers of the value chain of Christian doctrines as espoused by Jesus Christ and Mother Mary.
He lamented that introduction of the new media and its associated platforms is impacting more adversely on the social system , instead of complimenting positive values.
On her part, a journalist and founder Balm for the Bruised Foundation, Mrs Ekwi Ajidewho spoke on “twenty first century youths taking charge of their destiny” , reminded the youths that the world is competitive hence the need to be creative and innovative.
The Abuja Archdiocesan President of Young Christian Workers, Mr Emmanuel Anagbor, who read the speech of the international President, Clemence Okepo, called on young workers to get involved and raise voices of the voiceless so as to create positive changes.
The Saint Luke’s Young Christian Workers President, Benedicta Okere, who read the speech of the National President Paul-Mary Williams Onofere, urged young workers to make the difference by seeking God’s intervention.
The Young Christian Workers, is an international organization founded by Reverend Joseph Cardijn in Belgium as Young Trade Unionists.
The organization adopted its present name in 1924.
It joined other trade unions to celebrate the workers day of international unity and solidarity.
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