REPORT ON THE OUTCOME OF THE TOWN HALL MEETING AND FAMILIARIZATION TOUR BY ETTAM OKPUITUMO YOUTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
By Our Reporter
The leadership of the Ettam Okpuitumo Youth General Assembly (EOYGA), under the presidency of Comrade Nwachukwu Meshack, has released the official report of its first Town Hall Meeting and Familiarization Tour across villages in Ettam Okpuitumo, Ikwo LGA, Ebonyi State.
The Executives extended warm greetings to all sons and daughters of the community and tendered sincere apologies for the delay in publishing the report. They assured stakeholders and residents that such delays will not recur.
BACKGROUND:
In preparation for the tour, the EOYGA Executive Council embarked on courtesy visits to a number of distinguished sons, elders, and stakeholders of Ettam Okpuitumo—both home and abroad. Although only part of the scheduled visits was accomplished due to unforeseen challenges, the team expressed appreciation for the warm receptions, valuable counsel, and support received. These engagements greatly inspired the decision to take the outreach to all villages.
THE FAMILIARIZATION TOUR:
On Friday, November 6, 2025, the EOYGA Executives commenced a community-wide familiarization tour across the villages of Ettam Okpuitumo. With the support of Youth Leaders and Village Chairmen, the team recorded an impressive turnout in each location.
The tour covered Nsuba, Ivuakpa, Ndeguazu, and Nnochie, while visits to Uduku and Elugwu Ettam were rescheduled due to conflicting village activities.
In every village visited, the delegation was warmly received. The meetings were peaceful, interactive, and productive, with community leaders, stakeholders, and youths embracing the initiative wholeheartedly.
PURPOSE OF THE TOUR:
The engagements focused on the following key objectives:
Familiarization & Strengthening Relationships:
To introduce the EOYGA leadership to village authorities, stakeholders, and the youth population, fostering greater cooperation.
Promotion of Unity:
To reawaken the spirit of brotherhood among all Ettam Okpuitumo people and emphasize the need to end internal conflicts, divisions, and hostilities.
Youth Mobilization Under One Umbrella:
To unify young people across all villages under the Ettam Okpuitumo Youth General Assembly for collective progress, development, and empowerment.
Identification of Village Needs:
To gather data on key developmental needs in each village to guide the formulation of an official Charter of Needs.
Improved Access to Rights & Privileges:
To collaborate with community leaders to ensure that government benefits, quotas, and opportunities due to the community are no longer missed.
Strengthening Representation:
To build a more coordinated and united youth structure capable of better engagement with government agencies and development partners.
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:
Reaffirmation of Identity:
The Assembly’s name was formally reintroduced as the Ettam Okpuitumo Youth General Assembly (EOYGA).
Membership Registration:
Registration of new members will commence on Friday, November 7, 2025, with a voluntary registration fee of ₦1,000.
General Assembly Meeting:
A general meeting of all Ettam Okpuitumo youths is scheduled for January 2026. Date and venue will be announced through village representatives.
Continuation of Stakeholder Consultations:
The Executive Council will resume visits to stakeholders soon.
PROJECTIONS & PROPOSALS:
The following key initiatives were proposed for collective consideration:
A. Formation of a Joint Security/Task Force for community safety.
B. Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Eguefi Ettam Okpuitumo Health Centre.
C. Establishment of an Ettam Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee.
D. Creation of an Ettam Youth Empowerment & Employment Scheme.
E. Formation of the Ettam Okpuitumo Professionals and Stakeholders Forum for stronger representation.
F. Development of an Ettam Okpuitumo Working Constitution to guide community and youth affairs.
THE CHARTER OF NEEDS:
Findings from the tour highlighted critical needs across the community:
Educational Infrastructure:
Schools lack adequate teachers, facilities, and NYSC corps members. Some are on the brink of collapse.
Electricity Supply:
Several villages still lack electricity, while others suffer poor power supply.
Road Infrastructure:
Road networks across Ettam Okpuitumo are in deplorable condition and require urgent government attention.
Potable Water:
Many villages—especially Ndeguazu, Elugwu, and others—lack access to clean drinking water as most boreholes produce unsafe water.
Peacebuilding:
Sustained peace is needed in Elugwu Ettam and across all villages.
End to Internal Marginalization:
Youths called for an end to discrimination—whether village-to-village or block-to-block—to ensure inclusive development.
CONCLUSION:
The EOYGA Executives expressed profound gratitude to all youths, village heads, and stakeholders who supported and participated in the historic outreach. They reaffirmed their commitment to unity, development, empowerment, and transparent leadership.
The Assembly pledged to continue engaging leaders at home and in the diaspora while pushing for meaningful interventions from government and development agencies.
