By Chikaodi Chukwuleta

In celebration of the World Red Cross Day, the National Youth Wing of the Red Cross Society honoured humanitarian heroes.

In a keynote address during an award of recognition at Amawbia, Anambra State, the National Youth Wing  Chairman, Somtochukwu Bonaventure  Nneke,  said the recognition was in honour of the vibrant youths of the Nigerian Red Cross.

According to him, “it’s not just about medals and applauses, but reinforcing the values of humanity, voluntary  service, resilience that define who we are”.

The chairman,  who assumed office five months ago assured that the national youth wing has made significant  strides across the federation, driven by the shared vision to energise, empower, and elevate the youth structure.

He confirmed that the South East youths are now actively participating in key decision-making process, even as he listed the 2025 plan of action  of Red Cross which includes, First Aid Competition to foster life saving skills, A 5000-man National Blood Donation  Drive in collaboration with state blood transfusion service, conferences and summits on climate change, health, innovation, strengthening the role their  in achieving the sustainable  development  goals, youth- led community outreach and disaster preparedness campaign.

The State Chairman, Prof.Charity ifeyinwa Emelie, described Red Cross as an organisation of independence, peace and unity , saying that South East has produced  national chairman, and that the event was the first national youth programme recorded from Anambra to Osun, Kaduna and Abuja, and encouraged the youths to join Red Cross.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Anambra State,  Engr.Martins Agbili, advised the youths to avail  themselves the opportunity  provided by the government on becoming entrepreneurs by joining the 1 youth 2 Skills to enable them move forward.

The event ended with cutting of cake and presentation of awards  to different individuals.

The Permanent Secretary,  Engr.Martin Agbili received Community Service Award, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, Humanitarian Award of the year, Alh. Abubakar Kende, Youth Impact Award, and Sir Sydney Osawaru, Ambassador of Compassion Award.